Day: 8 February 2013

EU leaders triple funds on climate action

European leaders have agreed to commit 20% of all EU spending to mitigate climate change, following two days of negotiations.

Which? maps out sustainable consumption blueprints for 2030

Waterless washing machines, rechargeable kids and handheld molecule scanners might be commonplace in a future world built on resource scarcity, collaborative consumption and immersive technology.

New technology generates clean energy from dirty water

A new technology that harnesses the power of bacteria could transform wastewater from an "expensive problem" to a sustainable source of hydrogen and valuable chemicals, according to a new report.

Energy Bill amendment could see decarbonisation target set next year

Climate Change Select Committee members have proposed an amendment to the Energy Bill that would require the Government to set a decarbonisation target for the power sector by 2014 instead of 2016.

Nationwide launch Green Deal alternative

Nationwide has launched a loan for household energy efficiency improvements, which threatens to reduce the uptake of the Government's corresponding Green Deal.

Valentino tops green fashion ranking

Valentino has come top in a "green ranking" of 15 fashion houses, while six high-end brands came joint bottom for failing to take any credible action on the issues of water pollution and deforestation.

England shows slowdown in recycling rate

Fears have been raised that national recycling rates in England may be flatlining following the release of latest figures from Defra.

Plans for England’s 4th largest onshore wind farm approved

Plans for up to 22 wind turbines at Heckington Fen in Lincolnshire have been approved by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.

Siemens awarded €700m North Sea contract for 80 wind turbines

Siemens has been awarded a contract worth more than €700m (£596m) to supply, install and service 80 wind turbines for an offshore wind farm off the North Coast of Germany.

Nestlé targets product design to boost sustainable performance

Nestlé is looking to build faster and better lifecycle thinking into the product design stage of its operations to raise environmental standards across its entire brand portfolio.

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