News from 9 December 2014 on edie

Edie explains: MCERTS

The Environment Agencies Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) is designed to ensure that potential polluters are monitoring their emissions effectively. But how exactly does the Scheme work?

Circular economy

Solar subsidies: Paving the way for a support-free future

Following a recent report which revealed solar power could prosper without subsidies in Britain as early as 2020, Simon Baggaley from Enphase Energy explains how and why solar PV is moving towards a subsidy-free future.

Energy

UK biomethane gets subsidy certainty

A government proposal to introduce subsidy tiers for biomethane plants has been welcomed by the renewables industry.

£280bn business coalition backs sustainability over economic growth

A coalition of UK businesses with turnover of more than £280bn have thrown their weight behind a new macro-economic roadmap for Britain that prioritises sustainability and equality over growth.

Australia named worst-performing industrial country on climate change

Performance index released at Lima climate talks puts Denmark in the best-performing slot, followed by Sweden and Britain.

Nestle and Unilever look to create food packaging circular economy

Unilever and Nestle are part of a collaborative project that aims to improve the recyclability of 'flexible packaging' such as sweet and crisp wrappers.

Report: Businesses ‘surprisingly relaxed’ about water impacts of fracking

Key stakeholders in the use and procurement of shale gas appear unconcerned about the potential impacts of fracking on water pollution and water resources, according to a new report from a sustainability consultancy firm.

Waste and resource management sector outlines key priorities for next Government

The major trade bodies representing the UK's waste management and recycling sector have written to the main political parties in England summarising the key policy proposals that they would like to see implemented after the May 2015 General Election.

Wales invests £150m in new flood and coastal defences

Finance and Government Business Minister Jane Hutt will today (9 December) announce £150m of funding for flood and coastal risk management across Wales.

Day: 9 December 2014