Day: 8 June 2012

Renewable energy funding boost for Outer Hebrides

A new energy funding scheme for the Outer Hebrides has been launched in a bid to reduce energy costs for communities.

UK to import Icelandic deep geothermal energy

The UK has signed an energy agreement with Iceland, which will enable Iceland's volcanoes to supply deep geothermal energy to the UK.

Flooded tube line causes chaos for commuters

Central Line commuters in London were forced to evacuate on foot after a Thames Water burst water main flooded Transport for London (TFL) rail tracks.

Interface fishes in ocean for novel recovery drive

Discarded fishing nets are to be recovered and turned into carpet tiles through a pioneering community-based supply chain initiative.

Landfill reliant SMEs risk becoming uncompetitive

Small businesses are set to throw away £470m in landfill tax this year by not recycling enough, according to new research.

LEAD launches new Fellowship Programme

Sustainable development organisation LEAD Europe has launched a new Fellowship Programme for 2012/13 to mark its 20th anniversary.

Call for EU to be ‘bolder’ on car emissions target

The EU risks losing its leadership position on fuel efficient cars beyond 2020, according to a leading environmental NGO.

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