Day: 19 March 2015

‘Imported’ emissions inflating UK carbon footprint

The UK has been overstating the success of its emissions reduction efforts by failing to account for emissions embedded in imported goods.

Solar eclipse illuminates importance of energy storage

Friday's solar eclipse highlights the importance of energy storage to the continued growth of solar, experts have claimed.

Wind turbine maintenance costs to almost double by 2020

The global maintenance expenditure on wind turbines - vital to productivity - is expected rise from $9.25bn in 2014 to $17bn in 2020.

Budget fast-tracks £140m of flood defence spending

The coalition Government is bringing forward £140m of its previously announced £2.3bn flood defence programme, enabling it to start projects up to three years earlier than originally planned.

Detox Catwalk: Greenpeace reveals most sustainable fashion brands

Greenpeace has today announced its Detox Catwalk, listing how major fashion brands rank on removing toxic chemicals from their supply chains and tackling water pollution.

UK energy innovation gets £60m Budget boost

George Osborne yesterday announced £60m funding to help UK companies develop and commercialise energy technologies of the future.

City-based solar is best source of clean energy, says study

Building solar systems into the infrastructure of cities could be the most efficient way to provide clean energy according to a new study by Stanford University.

Government must tackle rising number of wet wipes, says marine charity

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is calling on the Government to tackle marine litter after new data revealed the number of wet wipes found on Britain's beaches rose by 50% in a single year.

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