News from 7 April 2011 on edie

Funding to stimulate London green economy

The continued funding of key energy efficiency projects has boosted the Mayor's ambitions for London to be world-leading low carbon city attracting green investment and jobs.

Irish emissions up as economy creaks into action

Ireland's emissions increased slightly last year, according to new figures.

Hospital warms Camden householders

The Royal Free Hospital in London is to heat 1,500 homes in Camden with surplus heat generated from its Combined Heat and Power (CHP) network.

Manage coastal erosion through ‘conservation credits’

A stretch of Suffolk and Essex coastline could be transformed into grazing and sea marches as part of a managed way to tackle rising sea levels.

BNP Paribas buys wind farm in Northern Ireland

The BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners fund has invested in a 25 megawatt wind farm in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Fairness on tap for water customers

A coalition including WWF and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is calling on the government to get water meters installed in 80% of homes by 2020.

WaterAid An-Tiki sailors raise £1000s for charity

Four sailors on-board a raft made of polyethylene pipes and a pig shelter have crossed 3000 miles of the Atlantic and raised thousands of pounds for a water charity.

Eden Project to cut emissions by more than 50%

The outstanding Eden Project has announced plans to cut more than half of its carbon emissions by 2015.

Barker under-fire over cuts comment

Climate change minister Greg Barker has come under-fire from renewable industry chiefs after bragging about spending cuts.

Gasification plant first to receive ROCs

A gasification plant that operates on municipal waste has become the first of its type to receive Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs).

Campaign group launches ‘talking trash’ awards

Politicians often talk rubbish, but now you can get your own back and nominate the government minister who you think trashes the case for recycling.

Wild land trust claim wind turbines not working

A wild land charity claimed last night (April 6) wind farms in Scotland were producing only a fraction of the power the industry claims.

Day: 7 April 2011