Day: 30 October 2014

Plant scientists urge Europe to stop blocking GM trials on ‘political’ grounds

Twenty-one of Europe's most prominent plant scientists have signed an open letter warning that Europe may lose its prime research position unless field trials are allowed of genetically modified (GM) plant varieties that have been judged safe.

Offshore wind farm unlocks 389MW potential months ahead of schedule

Energy Secretary Ed Davey has officially opened the 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm which reached full power output more than two months early.

Fashion giants pledge to end supply-chain deforestation

Levi Strauss, H&M and Asos, are among 25 major fashion brands representing more than £45bn in global sales that have committed to an industry campaign to eliminate deforestation from supply chains.

UK data centre cuts energy use with £5.2m funding

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will be investing £5.2m in a project to deliver efficient electricity and cooling in a UK data centre in Lewisham owned by global bank Citi.

Government must establish ‘more ambitious’ energy efficiency scheme

A more ambitious energy efficiency investment programme would pay for itself within 10 years and add £13.9bn annually to the UK economy by 2030.

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