England faces “serious risk of running out of water within 20 years”
THERE is a serious risk that some parts of England will run out of water within the next 20 years, according to a new...
New framework helps to preserve water in the changing climate
A NEW plan of action between the government and industry partners seeks to tackle the future threats to the UK water supply.
The National Framework for...
Human waste used for sustainable food production in Sheffield research
RESEARCHERS at the University of Sheffield are working on solutions to ‘clean up’ sewage sludge, extracting toxic heavy metals to leave behind phosphate.
This will...
Centrica launches new social impact energy grant
CENTRICA has launched a not-for-profit social impact scheme offering grants of between £100,000 and £500,000 to support organisations with innovative ideas for developing affordable,...
Ofgem investigates United Gas and Power’s billing and communications activities
OFGEM is launching an investigation into whether United Gas and Power breached rules around billing, meter reading and communications.
The Leeds-based business energy supplier was...
Scotland ready for Scandi-style heating revolution
Equivalent of 460,000 homes in Scotland could be heated renewably by 2030 under Scottish Government’s new Heat Networks Bill, suggests new research.
The research, commissioned by...
Government to launch Net Zero review
FIRST review of its kind will assess how the UK can maximise economic growth opportunities from its transformation to a green economy.
At the heart...
Wales unveils fuel poverty plan
The Welsh Government have set three new targets to address fuel poverty in Wales to meet its obligations under the Warm Homes and Energy...
National Trust reveals strangest items to wash up on its shores
A CAN of Russian bug spray, sonar equipment from Texas, thousands of nautical-themed Lego pieces and piles of broccoli are among the top 20...
Introduction of national policy framework for rating energy and carbon performance of large buildings...
Views are sought on the government’s proposals to introduce a national performance-based policy framework for rating the energy and carbon performance of large commercial...
