Day: 26 January 2015

EU paper calls for binding CCS targets by 2030

European countries should be given binding targets for installing technology to capture and store carbon emissions, according to a new report for the European commission.

The State of Natural Capital

This is the Natural Capital Committee's (NCC) third report to Government, scheduled to be the last within the currently defined remit of the NCC. The report sets out a number of recommendations for achieving the Government's vision, “to be the first generation to leave the natural environment in a better state than it inherited”. To deliver it, all interested parties (Government, business and civil society) will need to work together in new ways and with a much sharper focus. This report is about how to do this, with Government taking the lead.

Davos 2015: Six steps to sustainable economic growth

The World Economic Forum in Davos hosted an all-star panel tasked with laying out their plans for for creating economic growth in a sustainable manner while adhering to a 2C global warming target.

Fracking u-turn: Banned in national parks, moratorium rejected

Fracking for shale gas will NOT be fast-tracked in the UK after the Government accepted Labour proposals close a number of environmental loopholes in a spectacular last-minute u-turn.

NHS Trusts make new recycling commitment

Recycling firm Viridor has secured a five-year contract to process and treat waste and recycling for three NHS Trusts in Devon.

Obama backs India’s clean energy goals

US President Barack Obama has pledged financial support for India's revamped solar energy targets and "made a personal commitment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pursue a strong global climate agreement in Paris.

MPs urged to back Zero Carbon Homes

MPs have been urged to back new amendments to the Infrastructure Bill which would beef up carbon emissions standards for newly built homes.

London’s food businesses ‘unaware or unwilling to tackle waste’

The majority of London's small and medium-sized food businesses have turned down the offer of support from the Mayor of London's FoodSave programme to reduce food waste and save money.

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