News from 0 March 2011 on edie

Singing in the shower to get greener

You've heard of the wind-up radio, now there's the shower radio - powered by nothing other than the water pressure provided by household showers.

Certificates needed to get buildings on ‘energy diet’

The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has released a report calling for energy use certificates to be rolled out across all non-residential buildings.

Obama pledges moving US from oil reliance

American president Barack Obama has pledged to move his country away from its reliance on oil when he addressed the country to lay out plans for a clean energy future.

May Gurney secures £43 million water deals

Infrastructure services company, May Gurney has won new water and wastewater contracts totalling £43 million.

Lack of nuclear pushes up energy industry emissions

'Problems' at nuclear power stations forced energy firms to turn to coal and gas increasing emissions, according to Government figures released today (March 31).

Jane Davidson to head up sustainability institute

Welsh Environment Minister Jane Davidson will head up a new institute for sustainability at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David when she steps down from the Welsh Assembly in May.

Huhne faces oil industry tax anger

Leading figures from the UK's oil and gas industry will tackle the energy minister over tax hikes facing them today (March 31).

Giant wind turbine blade as long as nine buses unveiled

A wind turbine as long as nine London buses was unveiled in the capital last night (March 30).

Top Gear faces legal action over Tesla review

Top gear is facing a legal battle after test driving an electric sports car and ruling it doesn't work.

Study demonstrates carbon reductions through animal feed

Using different feed for livestock could dramatically reduce emissions from farming, according to new research.

Biggest ‘shake-up’ of water management since nationalisation

A three month consultation into the future management of much of Britain's waterways begins today (March 30).

Olympic Park brings low carbon energy to community

Homes and businesses in east London will benefit from low carbon energy produced by the Olympic site.

Month: March 2011