Day: 15 January 2015

REA champions solar and storage with two new trade bodies

The Renewable Energy Assocation (REA) has launched two new industry bodies - UK Solar and UK Energy Storage - to support the growth and integration of both sectors across the country.

WRAP writes off £1.65m Eco Plastics debt

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has announced plans to write off a £1.65m loan to bottle recycler Eco Plastics, after the company went into pre-pack administration in December.

Labour’s ‘Environmental Ed’ takes on ‘Greenest Government Ever’

Labour leader Ed Miliband has declared that tackling climate change is the most important thing he can do in politics for the next generation, pledging to push for zero net emissions by 2050 if elected.

Activists say Obama action on methane emissions ‘misses 90% of pollution’

Barack Obama has defied a Republican Congress to move ahead on his climate agenda on Wednesday, cracking down on methane emissions from America's oil and natural gas boom.

Julie Hirigoyen named new chief executive of UK Green Building Council

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has appointed Julie Hirigoyen as its new chief executive, as the industry-backed charity commences its eighth year of campaigning for a sustainable built environment.

Biofuel potential ‘must be realised’ to help Europe reach 2020 energy targets

Biofuels produced with low or no risk of indirect land use change (ILUC) could contribute significantly to achieving the European Union's 2020 climate and energy targets in transport.

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