Day: 30 July 2014

Electric vehicle sales double in Europe as new models drive growth

New models of electric vehicles (EVs) have helped industry sales double annually in Europe since they were first marketed in 2010, according to a new report released today (July 30) by Transport & Environment.

Businesses failing to extract best value from sustainability

As corporate sustainability becomes a core business issue companies are struggling to maximise its value, particularly around reputational and performance management.

10 reasons to be hopeful that we will overcome climate change

From action in China and the US to falling solar costs and rising electric car sales, there is cause to be hopeful...

Energy

Food and drink manufacturers reap rewards of water reduction

Members of the food and drink manufacturing industry have saved more than £2m in the purchase of water alone between 2012 and 2013, with collective water reductions of 1.35 million m3.

Energy from fossil fuels will lead to water crisis by 2040

Two new reports on the global energy-water nexus have concluded that by 2040 there may not be enough water to meet both the world's drinking water and energy generation demands.

Another Scottish distillery goes green with GIB funding

The environmental credentials of the Scottish drinks industry have been given a further uplift with financial support being given to help another large distillery reduce its carbon emissions.

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