Day: 10 October 2014

Scotland approves 2.2GW new offshore wind capacity

Almost 500 wind turbines spread across four offshore wind farms have received development consent from the Scottish Government, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced today (10 October).

Green dreams: 10 inspirational climate change quotes

In order to assist our political party leaders in broaching the subject of renewable energy and waste, edie has compiled a list of 10 inspirational quotes which have prompted previous generations to act against climate change.

UK energy policy ‘vital’ to circular economy success, report argues

A new report which warns that current energy policies are stifling the UK's transition to a circular economy has been welcomed by the renewables industry, with calls for the Government to do more to realise the green potential of waste.

New offshore wind farms designed for deeper water

Work has begun on a research and development project to support the installation of offshore wind farms in areas of the UK where the water depth has previously made it infeasible.

Sustainable thinking holds the key to future built environment

As the UK's housing demands continue to soar, the sustainability of the built environment is becoming more important than ever and a more unified construction industry would lead to more efficient, longer-lasting buildings.

Government invests £11m in hydrogen fuel infrastructure

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has announced an £11m investment as part of an ongoing effort to expand the range of low-emission vehicles available in the UK.

Sustainability stats: The week in numbers

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

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