Day: 19 December 2012

Boarding a fuel efficient future

With six airlines and 150 aircrafts, TUI Travel has a significant environmental impact, but as the aviation sector looks to a sustainable future the travel company is aiming to operate the most carbon efficient airlines in Europe, according to Jane Ashton.

Energy

Coal due to make a global comeback

The era of coal consumption is far from over and by 2017 it will come close to surpassing oil as the world's top energy source, according to a report published today.

Lifespan of windfarms shorter than industry projections

The economic life of onshore wind turbines is significantly lower than previously estimated and it is rarely economic to operate windfarms for more than 12 to 15 years, according to a report published today.

Nestlé makes case for water pricing to boost efficiency gains

Nestlé chairman Peter Braback-Letmathe has argued that more value must be put on water use through market pricing mechanisms that could drive greater efficiency measures.

Future of solar power looking bright for UK

UK solar PV installations are set to jump from one gigawatt (GW) up to eight in the next five years, according to electrical distributor Rexel.

Consumers support expansion of renewables

Consumers believe energy companies should invest their profits in renewable energy, according to new research.

Telefonica sets new CO2 emissions target

Telefonica has announced it will reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 30% by 2020.

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