Day: 13 March 2013

Greg Barker announces multi-million pound Green Deal finance package

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has announced that the Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC) has signed a deal with the Green Investment Bank (GIB) to release £244m of funding.

UN rallies to combat global drought

Four UN institutions have launched a project aimed at increasing water capacities and developing risk based water management policies to tackle drought around the world.

Solvay and Akzonobel establish partnership to drive resource efficiency

International chemical group Solvay has agreed to significantly increase the use of renewable raw materials and biobased chemicals within Akzonobel paints and coatings.

Has Defra delivered a guiding light on EfW?

The Government's recent energy-from-waste guide aims to offer some clarity on the energy recovery debate, but how helpful is it? Rebecca Eatwell attempts to find out

New technology heralds end of wind farm air traffic safety concerns

A number of wind farms which are stuck in the planning process because of concerns they may affect air travel safety, may soon get the go-ahead thanks to funding of a new technology.

SKODA joins race for top spot in eco-friendly ranking

Czech car manufacturer SKODA has boosted its sustainability credentials by implementing a new environmental programme.

Clean energy continues ascent as major economic force

The clean energy sector is predicted to almost double over the next decade, despite the economic crisis slowing demand for a host of clean technologies.

Resource Revolution Awards 2013 finalists revealed

The shortlisted contenders for the Resource Revolution Awards 2013 have been announced, the winners of which will be unveiled at a prestigious ceremony in central London on May 10.

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