News from 14 November 2014 on edie

G20: Obama to pledge up to $3bn to help poor countries on climate change

Barack Obama will make a substantial pledge to a fund to help poor countries fight climate change, only days after his historic carbon pollution deal with China.

Forward thinking: 10 futuristic ideas we’d LOVE to see developed in 2015

What will the future of energy look like? Will we all be driving cars powered by solar energy from space, living in wind-powered homes and working in waste-powered offices?

Circular economy

Social security ‘will be swept away by climate change’

By 2060, social security systems may not be able to cope with the natural disasters and emergencies caused by climate change, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has warned.

Asda to rollout new smart meter technology

Asda has become the latest supermarket chain to make use of more advanced energy management software with a new monitoring system being implemented at 660 stores nationwide.

Sustainability leaders becoming increasingly influential

Sustainability leaders are being given more authority and responsibility in high-revenue firms according to a survey carried out by Verdantix

CIWM and ESA announce new strategic alliance

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) have announced that they will be working together more closely and creating a new independent entity called Resources & Waste UK.

Boris Johnson admits London’s Oxford Street is one of world’s most polluted

Boris Johnson has been forced to accept that London's Oxford Street has some of the worst air pollution in the world.

Sustainability stats: The week in numbers (13/11/2014)

What fascinating figures did we see in the past seven days? In the latest edition of our popular series, edie takes a look-back at some of the standout data from the worlds of energy, waste and water.

P&G takes previously non-recyclable plastic away from landfill

Procter & Gamble's air freshener brand Febreze has partnered with international upcycling and recycling firm TerraCycle for a new recycling scheme to enable previously non-recyclable air and home care products to be recycled for the first time.

Day: 14 November 2014