Day: 27 August 2014

Central American farmers generate energy from coffee wastewater

The 'Energy from Coffee Wastewater' project has proven that it is possible to generate energy, tackle climate change and protect water resources by treating discharges from coffee mills.

The Positive Cup: Nespresso ploughs £330m into sustainable development

Nestle's coffee brand is accelerating its sustainability focus with the launch of an ambitious new programme to become 'carbon neutral' by 2020.

National Grid’s ‘T-Pylons’ to be made in the UK

Mabey Bridge, a UK manufacturer of tubular structures, has been awarded the first contract to deliver supporting structures for National Grid's new generation of 'T-Pylons', which is smaller than the traditional lattice pylons.

Wirelessly charged hybrid buses roll into London

Specially designed electric buses will be able to wirelessly charge their batteries while they wait at bus stands under new trials announced today (27 August) by Transport for London (TfL).

New coal power stations threat to EU’s emissions target

Burning Europe's lignite reserves would wipe out carbon budget from 2020 until the end of the century, says Greenpeace.

Survey reveals widespread misconceptions about energy and climate change

A new survey has revealed a 'huge gap' between reality and the perception of the UK public on some key climate and energy issues.

London’s electric vehicle infrastructure boosted by ‘Rapid Chargepoint Mapping’

London-based businesses will be able to expand their use of cleaner vans and light lorries throughout the capital under new plans to identify potential locations for electric vehicle infrastructure.

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