News from 0 July 2010 on edie

London launches cycle hire scheme

London took a giant leap towards becoming a more cycle friendly city today (July 30) with the launch of a cycle hire scheme.

‘Climate Warrior’ Stephen Schneider dies

Legendary climate change campaigner Stephen Schneider died earlier this month after suffering a heart attack.

Incinerators feature heavily in Defra’s waste review

Plans to burn waste for energy feature prominently in a new waste review launched this morning (29 July) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Response to Government’s first Annual Energy Statement

The UK's Government has laid out plans it hopes will drive us to a low carbon society by 2050.

Government to offer £5000 toward an electric car

The Government has announced plans to offer buyers of electric cars up to £5000 toward the purchase.

2010 shortlist announced for Awards for Environmental Excellence

Edie's Awards for Environmental Excellence today (July 28) announce the Project Award shortlist for the 2010 event.

Centrica profits rise seven fold on back of freezing winter

Centrica - owners of British Gas - has seen profits rocket to just below £1.4 billion mainly through extra use in the UK's freezing winter.

Waste boss goes undercover on TV show

The chief executive of one of the UK's biggest waste, recycling and renewable energy companies goes undercover at his own company as part of a new Channel 4 series.

Carbon caps dropped from diluted US Energy Bill

Plans to set carbon caps for most sectors of US industry have been dropped due to lack of cross-party support.

Rail operators on track to build flagship new green headquarters

The new Network Rail headquarters will fly the green flag using recycled building materials, green roofs and rainwater harvesting.

Minister backs anaerobic digestion industry

Environment Minister Lord Henley has given cautious backing to anaerobic digestion saying it should be 'given a chance to bloom'.

India is off the starting blocks towards greenest Commonwealth Games

It's not just the London Olympics gearing up to be the greenest games ever but the looming 2010 Commonwealth Games in the India's Delhi.

Month: July 2010