Day: 7 August 2014

Government calls for industry feedback as it prepares for CCS deployment

The Government reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a strong Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) industry in the UK with a scoping document released today (August 7) which summarises the CCS policy and calls for industry feedback.

Pollution triples mercury levels in ocean surface waters, study finds

The amount of mercury near the surface of many of the world's oceans has tripled as the result of our polluting activities, a new study has found, with potentially damaging implications for marine life as the result of the accumulation of the toxic metal.

DECC Next Steps in CCS: Policy Scoping Document

Developing an approach for the next phase of Carbon Capture & Storage projects in the UK.

World first for AkzoNobel with fully compostable and recyclable paper cup

AkzoNobel announced today (August 7) that it has created the world's first fully compostable and recyclable paper cup for cold drinks.

UK universities get £3m cash injection for energy efficiency research

Six leading UK universities have launched new energy efficiency research projects today, thanks to a £3m cash boost from the government.

MEP urges business to inform European CSR policy before August 15 deadline

Labour MEP Richard Howitt has appealed to business leaders to make corporate social responsibility an EU priority.

Ground-breaking tidal energy generator launched in Wales

Wales' first full-scale tidal energy generator is being unveiled today (7 August) in Pembrokeshire ahead of its installation in Welsh waters.

Energy co-op secures turbine funding from locals

An energy co-operative has been given the green light to build a wind turbine in Derbyshire having raised more than £2.6m through a successful public share offer with 600 local investors.

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