Day: 31 October 2014

GALLERY: Top 10 sustainability stories in October 2014

What were the biggest stories for sustainability professionals in October? Find out in our editor's round-up which takes a look-back at the month in pictures.

Carmakers race ahead of EU emissions targets

Almost all car manufacturers have met European carbon emission reduction targets 'several years ahead of their deadlines', and the uptake of electric vehicles is continuing to increase rapidly.

Carbon Trust and WRAP team up to deliver resource efficiency support for Welsh firms

WRAP Cymru and the Carbon Trust have announced that they are to work in partnership to help Welsh businesses and public sector organisations to become more resource efficient.

EU investment will connect UK to European energy grids

The EU has invested €75m in the UK energy infrastructure, including €40m to help secure the UK's energy supply by connecting it to other European grids.

Sustainability stats special: Halloween in numbers

Jack O' Lanterns may be thought to ward off evil spirits at Halloween, but an even more frightening notion is that pumpkins banished to landfill emit damaging greenhouse gases.

Importance of renewable energy emphasised as projects worth £81bn underway

More than £81bn worth of renewable energy projects representing nearly half (47%) of all infrastructure spending in the UK are proposed by 2025 with wind farms accounting for nine out of the 10 key projects, according to figures released today (30 October) by Barbour ADI.

£5bn in 2 years: Green Investment Bank drives uptake in UK renewables

David Cameron has praised the positive impact of the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB), which has ploughed more than £5bn worth of investment in 37 green energy investment projects across the country since its inception two years ago.

Sustainability stats: The week in numbers (31/10/14)

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.

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