Day: 5 December 2012

Sustainability Leaders Awards 2012 winners unveiled

There were scenes of jubilation last night as the winners of the Sustainability Leaders Awards 2012 were crowned at a glittering gala ceremony in central London.

Osborne slammed for ‘gas obsession’

The Chancellor has received heavy criticism from environmental organisations following his autumn statement where he outlined plans to allow a new fleet of gas-fired power stations to be built across the UK.

Europe’s unsustainable consumption causes concern

There is growing concern that the EU is falling behind in its ambitions to address future threats around resource security.

Low carbon progress at mercy of ’embryonic’ thinking – DECC

Energy efficiency is still an "embryonic market" which is undervalued by businesses according to a senior figure from DECC.

UK Government disguising ‘pro-corporate agenda with climate finance pledge ‘

The UK Government's pledge to provide climate finance to developing countries risks putting money meant to help the poor into the hands of multinational companies, warns the World Development Movement.

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