News from 7 November 2014 on edie

Poland rejects IPCC target of zero emissions by 2100

IPCC recommendation to phase out fossil fuels by end of century to avoid dangerous global warming is categorically rejected by Poland and other eastern European countries.

Unilever promotes sustainable living to combat food waste and food poverty

Unilever UK will advertise its corporate umbrella brand on prime-time television to raise sustainability issues and highlight the paradox of food waste versus food poverty in the developed world.

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme: How to get it to work for you

For entities, of all sizes, optimization of cost, emissions and waste reduction is reliant upon approach, methodology and clarity. What gets measured (badly) gets managed (badly).

Energy

Judicial review on solar subsidy cut dismissed by High Court

A judicial review launched earlier this year by four solar companies in response to DECC's decision to end subsidies for large solar farms was rejected this morning by the High Court.

Green Investment Bank fills community-scale renewables funding gap

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has today (7 November) announced a £200m lending programme for community-scale renewable energy projects in the UK.

UK Government backs solar PV in schools

Following the April announcement from the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) of updates to its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) strategy, Climate Change Minister Amber Rudd has published a letter to local authorities highlighting the potential benefits of solar PV for schools.

Companies urged to ‘unite to combat water shortage’

Global beverage firm SABMiller has called for businesses to invest in partnerships to secure water availability and quality and protect both the environment and long-term profitability.

What’s the environmental impact of modern war?

Ban Ki-moon has called on nations to do more to protect the environment from the destruction of war, but even in times of peace our militaries have a huge impact on natural resources.

Sustainability stats: The week in numbers (06/11/14)

What great data 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 fascinating figures from the worlds of energy, waste and water.

Air pollution from fireworks night ‘very high’

The government is urging people to reduce their physical activities, particularly outdoors, after pollution levels across much of England and Wales peaked because of a combination of fireworks night and unusually still weather.

Davey to continue renewable energy drive

Energy Secretary Ed Davey has reiterated that annual investment in renewable electricity has more than doubled this Parliament and 'is set to rise much further still'.

Day: 7 November 2014