Day: 18 June 2014

‘It is our duty to act now’: WWC and FAO unite to combat water and food security

The World Water Council (WWC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed to increase their collaboration amidst growing concerns about global water and food security.

Options and recommendations to meet the RED transport target

World’s energy systems vulnerable to climate impacts, report warns

Generators from nuclear reactors to coal-fired power plants will feel the brunt of the weather changes.

Government gives go-ahead for giant offshore wind farm

One of the world's largest wind farms has been given the green light to be built off the Suffolk coast, supporting almost 3,000 jobs and bringing over £520m of investment to the UK economy.

Nikwax: Using green chemistry to stand out from the crowd

Winning the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development is no easy task. But for Nikwax, it was deserved recognition. From harvesting rainwater to adopting a stringent restricted chemicals policy, the waterproofing and aftercare manufacturer is leading the way as a truly 'sustainable' business.

BIS minister Michael Fallon tasked with championing ‘waste-led bioeconomy’

Michael Fallon, Minister of State for Business and Energy, is to take the lead on developing a high value waste-based bioeconomy under new plans announced by the Government.

EU Commission gives environmental technologies the green light with new verification scheme

Environmental Technology Verification (ETV), a new scheme to promote innovative green technologies, has been launched in the UK by the European Commission.

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