Day: 4 July 2013

BT looks to ‘shift mindsets’ to scale up sustainable consumption

Companies not only need to rethink their own business models but redefine consumer models too if they are to meaningfully contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Barry Gardiner appointed shadow minister for natural environment

Labour Leader Ed Miliband has appointed Barry Gardiner as Shadow Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries.

EXCLUSIVE: Local gov scheme for SMEs missing energy efficiency ‘opportunity’

A local government scheme helping small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) reduce energy costs is a "missed opportunity" in driving energy efficiency in business, says the Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE).

EXCLUSIVE: Less healthcare better for sustainable NHS, says director

The NHS Sustainable Development Unit director has said that an environmentally-conscious and sustainable public health service will provide less healthcare in the future.

Prime Minister opens world’s largest offshore wind farm the London Array

The World's largest offshore wind farm, The London Array, has been officially opened today by the Prime Minister, Secretary of State Edward Davey and Minister Greg Barker.

Brits wasting 2 billion litres of water per day in the shower

British homes are using nine billion litres of water every day, with showers being the biggest consumers of water in the home, according to the largest study ever conducted on household water use.

Government investment not sufficient to deal with rising flood risks

Ministers have accused the Government of not providing adequate flood defence funding in last month's spending review.

European Commission invests €281m in new environment and climate projects

The European Commission has approved a multi-million euro fund for 248 new projects focusing on the environment and climate.

ADBA launches AD industry’s first practical guide

The first edition of the Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Association's practical guide to anaerobic digestion (AD) was launched by its chief executive Charlotte Morton at the industry's annual exhibition yesterday (3 July).

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