Day: 5 September 2013

Wales takes new approach to hydropower

Natural Resource Wales has announced a new approach to protecting water supplies when assessing the amount of water taken from Welsh rivers for electricity generation.

Biodiversity ‘offsetting’ proposals could be ‘license to trash’

The Government's proposals to introduce biodiversity offsetting in the UK have been met with apprehension by environmental groups, who feel it could be a "license to trash" for developers.

London’s ‘booming green economy’ driving recovery

London's green economy is "bucking national trends" and has continued to grow over the last five years, according to a new report.

Scotland’s first carbon emissions increase since 2007 ‘deeply worrying’

Figures showing a 4% increase in Scotland's carbon footprint between 2009 and 2010 are being described as "deeply worrying" by Scottish Green MSPs.

£1.2m funding to boost recycling in London boroughs

London boroughs have received new funding to help improve recycling rates in the capital.

Government launches ultra-low emission vehicles strategy

The Government has officially launched a strategy to drive forward the ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) industry.

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