News from 18 November 2014 on edie

Taking pollution out of power stations: UK and Canada sign CCS deal

Energy Minister Matthew Hancock has signed an agreement with the Canadian Government to work together on further research into carbon capture and storage.

Cameron under fire for UK’s Green Climate Fund donation

Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to pledge £650m to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at a 'donor's conference' in Berlin this week, despite criticism from Tory backbenchers.

Todaysure Matthews Limited providing on-going support against the Ebola outbreak

Todaysure Matthews Limited are part of a leading group of environmental companies, with dedicated manufacturing plants in the UK, Europe and the USA, each specialising in the manufacture of waste processing, incineration and cremation products.

Energy

VIDEO: National Gallery goes green with lighting overhaul

The National Gallery has become one of the first public buildings in the world to achieve 85% energy savings on lighting by combining the use of LED lighting with a system that automatically adjusts external roof blinds.

London will see opening of second commercial-scale AD plant in 2015

Construction has begun on London's second commercial-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) facility at Cattlegate Farm in Potters Bar.

Celebrating our sustainability leaders: the cutting edge of business innovation

The Sustainability Leaders Awards is an evening of celebration, and there is much to celebrate...

Energy

Straw-powered CHP plant to fuel 65,000 homes

The UK's first straw-powered renewable energy plant is set to to open in Lincolnshire later this month.

Electrical giants sign green pledge

Global electrical powerhouses including Panasonic, Samsung and LG Electronics are among 50 major players in the electricals sector who have signed up to a new green commitment that focuses on reducing the environmental impact of the products they manufacture.

ESA director general retires after 50 years in waste management sector

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has announced the forthcoming retirement of its director general Barry Dennis after 22 years working with ESA.

Day: 18 November 2014