Day: 9 February 2015

Straw houses could unlock potential for ultra-low-carbon homes

Straw panels have been used to build seven eco-homes in Bristol in a first for a low-cost and fuel efficient building material which promises to reduce heating bills by 90% over that of brick-built housing.

Kingspan Energy unveils largest rooftop solar PV array in Ireland

Solar provider Kingspan Energy has installed Ireland's largest rooftop solar PV system on a manufacturing plant in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

Collaborative corporate project launched to support ‘watershed decade’ for renewables

Wind and Solar capacity in the United States could double by 2025 as demand increases from corporations seeking to fulfil commitments to shift to renewables.

Poll: Britons could switch vote based on climate change

Nearly 60% of British adults want to see their favoured political party make a 'strong statement' on climate change ahead of May's General Election, according to a ComRes poll released today.

UK cities dominate global sustainability index

London ranks as the world's second most sustainable city, with Manchester and Birmingham also cracking the top 20 of the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index Report.

Japanese car manufacturers set to thrive under tighter emissions regulations

Three Japanese car manufacturers have ranked in the top five for their anticipated ability to adapt to the introduction of stricter emissions regulations in a new 'super-league' released today (6/02/15).

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