Day: 4 August 2014

Unilever eyes non-pesticide methods of tea crop protection

Unilever is initiating a major scientific study to evaluate the feasibility of applying biological methods for plant protection of tea crops in India.

World’s top PR companies rule out working with climate deniers

Ten firms say they will not represent clients that deny man-made climate change or seek to block emisson-reducing regulations.

Environmental ‘alarmists’ may cause more harm than good

Well-meaning lobbyists against unsustainable businesses and Government policy are likely to be inadvertently causing more harm to the environment than good, according to new research.

Government ‘must do more’ to support low-carbon technologies

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) should be doing more to support companies developing sustainable, low-carbon technologies, according to the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee.

Solar policy U-turn to face Judicial Review

Energy Secretary Ed Davey has been accused of 'slamming the breaks on Britain's fledging solar energy business as the industry today (4 August) takes legal action against the Government.

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