News from 16 April 2015 on edie

Prioritise national infrastructure needs, energy managers urge next UK Government

Two thirds of environmental and sustainability professionals believe national needs must be prioritised over local environment issues for nationally significant infrastructure projects in the UK.

Green economy supported 357,000 jobs in 2012

The UK green economy contributed 357,000 jobs to the UK in 2012, growing more than 5% in two years according to figures released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Sustainability Live 2015 preview: 10 reasons to visit

The UK's leading hub for energy and sustainability solutions returns to the NEC Birmingham next week (21-23 April) with a host of exciting features, a brand new high-level conference, and a special secret we are about to reveal...

Government goes on trial for air pollution ‘failure’

The UK Supreme Court will hear ClientEarth's case against the UK Government over its 'failure' to meet deadlines for legal limits on air pollution in what will be the culmination of a four year battle.

edie energy management survey: in numbers

EXCLUSIVE: edie's third annual energy management survey reveals what businesses are doing to become more energy-efficient, why they are doing it and how successfully it's being done.

Energy

Global renewable additions overtake ‘dirty’ fuels

The world is now adding more clean energy capacity than oil, gas and coal combined, according to new research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).

Europe hits 2015 vehicle emission target ahead of schedule

New cars sold in 2014 have hit the carbon emissions target for 2015 two years early, emitting a full 7 grammes of carbon dioxide per kilometre (CO2/km) less than the 130g target.

Day: 16 April 2015