Day: 15 April 2015

UKIP manifesto: “Save coal industry, end support for renewables”

"The lights are likely to go out if we carry on with this energy policy," proclaims the UKIP manifesto, launched by Nigel Farage today in Essex.

Diageo to slash water use in half

Drinks giant Diageo has vowed to improve its water efficiency by 50%, replenish water in water-stressed areas and return all waste water back to the environment as part of an ambitious new water stewardship strategy.

Cross-sector collaboration and the global water crisis

Diageo's head of water, environment and agriculture sustainability Michael Alexander explains how and why businesses must collaborate to address the critical issue of water scarcity.

Lib Dem manifesto: Fighting climate change with five green laws

Five Green Laws made up the environmental heart of the Liberal Democrat's election manifesto, launched by Nick Clegg in London earlier today.

Offshore renewables: Political uncertainty jeopardises UK’s global lead

The UK offshore renewable sector is at risk of losing its leading global position due to a lack of funding and Government policy, a new survey of industry experts has revealed.

Sustainable SMEs: small steps for big success

Andrew Shortis, managing director of the newfound Minimise Group, explains how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can emulate big-brand sustainability ambitions.

Universities lagging behind on emission targets

Universities and colleges in England will miss their collective 2020 carbon emissions reduction target by half based on current trajectories, according to new research out today (15 April).

Edinburgh Uni expected to dump coal and tar sands stocks

The University of Edinburgh is expected to approve plans to divest from companies involved in coal and tar sands extraction, but campaigners said the action did not go far enough.

St Andrews launches Scotland’s largest electric car club

The University of St Andrews has teamed up with Transport Scotland and operators E-Car Club to launch Scotland's largest all-electric community car club.

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