Day: 20 November 2014

UK farms hold 10GW of untapped green energy

UK farms offer 10GW of untapped renewable energy potential, and could be pivotal in creating a secure low-carbon energy system, according to a new report commissioned by the Farm Power coalition.

VIDEO: All aboard the Bio-Bus: UK’s first human-waste-powered bus unveiled

Today (20 November), the UK's first bus powered by human and food waste made its debut journey in Bristol.

Apple charges into consumer hydrogen

Apple stores across the UK are now selling a hydrogen fuel-cell, which can be used to boost dying batteries even on the hoof.

Zero travel emissions for Sustainability Leaders Forum delegates

Delegates at the Sustainability Leaders Forum, organised by edie, had their travel emissions calculated and offset through Climate Care's LifeStraw Carbon for Water project.

Unilever to source only sustainable palm oil for European Foods

By 2020, 'the palm oil market will be transformed and the entire industry will move to 100% sustainable palm oil'.

UN report sets out carbon ‘budget’

A UN report says the world needs to stick to a carbon budget whereby humanity peaks emissions in the next ten years, halves them by 2050 and achieves carbon neutrality by 'mid-to-late century' in order to achieve a 2C world.

Amazon makes long-term renewable energy pledge

Amazon has pledged to achieve 100% renewable energy usage, after criticism from Greenpeace for being 'stuck in a dirty energy past'.

UK pledges £720m to Green Climate Fund

The UK has committed to fund 12% of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) up to a maximum of £720m, in order to help developing countries adapt to a changing climate.

Sustainability Leaders Awards 2014: the case studies

Seventy-four shortlisted finalists were whittled down to winners across 14 categories at the Sustainability Leaders Awards, which celebrate the very best in sustainable business.

Royal recruit joins carbon-cutting network

The Royal Household - which operates at Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Queen's Galleries - has become the latest organisation to sign up to the not-for-profit network, Fit for the Future.

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