Day: 15 October 2012

British engineers create petrol out of thin air

A British firm has become the first in the world to demonstrate CO2 air capture technology as a viable industrial project.

Investor scramble predicted for clean-tech resource revolution

Concerns over resource scarcity are creating "unprecedented" investment opportunities as companies seek to exploit clean-tech solutions and technologies to drive value creation in this field.

CCS investment in Yorkshire and Humber makes perfect sense

Investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Yorkshire and Humber will deliver £1.3bn and secure 4,000 skilled jobs, according to a report.

Responsibly-managed assets pass €1trillion in the UK

Responsible investment is on the rise as 45% of British adults with savings or investments want at least some of their assets to have green and ethical considerations taken into account, according to a study released today by YouGov.

Olympic star joins fight to save British rivers

Double Olympic gold medal-winning rower James Cracknell has joined Natural Environment Minister Richard Benyon in urging the public to show support for the 'Love Your River' campaign.

Resource Recovery Forum closes following death of Kit Strange

The Resource Recovery Forum, which was headed up by the late Kit Strange, has ceased activity with immediate effect.

Corrugated packaging proves popular in combating food waste

Corrugated packaging is playing a pivotal role in supply chain sustainability by reducing the amount of food waste, according to a leading trade body.

Government floods water industry with R&D funding

The water industry has received funding of more than £2.5m from the Government to deliver innovative projects that aim to safeguard future water supplies.

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