News from 16 July 2014 on edie

UNEP targets British universities to develop future stars of sustainability

Universities and colleges across the UK have signed an agreement with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to encourage sustainable innovation among future generations.

Financial barriers continue to block green innovation, says EEA

A report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) has concluded that eco-innovation amongst small and medium enterprises (SMEs) faces 'major financial barriers' across the EU.

Resource-efficient green economy and EU policies

Government green lights first south coast wind farm

The Rampion offshore wind farm off the Sussex coast has today (16 July) been given ministerial consent by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to go ahead.

‘Coherent narrative’ needed to drive circular economy movement

British business hasn't organised itself properly and lacks coherence when it comes to making the transition to a circular economy, according to Conservative MP Laura Sandys.

Wasted opportunities: Smarter systems for resource recovery

Biofuel and low-carbon truck investment stalls

Policy and investment in the UK's low-carbon truck and biofuels sector has stalled in meeting air quality emissions targets and CO2 reductions.

Time for waste measurements to get a ‘sophisticated’ makeover

Is it time for waste measurements to become a little more sophisticated? Chartered environmentalist Mike Tregent thinks so. He outlines why the UK needs to shift from weight-based targets to carbon-based targets for recycling.

Circular economy

Cabinet reshuffle: Who are the new green ministers?

The UK's new energy and environment ministers opposed green energy: Matthew Hancock called for cuts to wind power subsidies while Liz Truss claimed renewable power was damaging the economy.

Energy

Sustainability Leaders Awards entry deadline today!

If you want to get your project, initiative, product or person in front of the judges, if you want to be eligible for a Sustainability Leader Award, if you want the recognition, marketing opportunities and media coverage that brings, and if you want access to the European Business Awards for the Environment - Enter today!

Day: 16 July 2014