Day: 26 April 2013

Scottish offshore wind power gets boost with £15m funding

A £15m fund to help develop deep-water wind turbine foundations was announced by the Scottish Government this week.

Demand for rare earth metals requires recycling strategy overhaul

A rethink in recycling practices is necessary to mitigate against resource scarcity risk as demand for rare earth metals grows, new research warns.

Environmental challenges low priority for food and beverage industry

Environmental risk remains a low priority for the global food and beverage industry, while food safety, quality and financial risks are the most vulnerable areas, according to a survey.

EXCLUSIVE: Global deal on CO2 emissions ‘not enough’ to reduce current levels

Action can and should be taken to cut CO2 emissions at a local level in the absence of a global deal, which, on its own, would not be enough to tackle the planets rising CO2 levels, says the Carbon Trust's Eric Lounsbury.

Resource Revolution wall creates ‘manifesto for action’

Sustainability professionals queued up to leave their mark on a special Resource Revolution wall in a united call for action to accelerate circular economy thinking.

UK ranked in top six for using tax as green policy tool

The UK is one of the top six active countries to successfully use tax as a tool to drive sustainable corporate behaviour and achieving green policy goals.

UK shale not necessarily ‘silver bullet’ to low energy prices

The Government should not assume that gas prices will fall due to a shale gas revolution in the UK, according to a report from the Energy and Climate Change Committee.

John Lewis sets up national network for sofa reuse

John Lewis has launched a nationwide sofa reuse scheme to help support disadvantaged communities and provide local employment opportunities.

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