UK energy industry sees rise of women in management
38% of the UK’s top energy companies still have no women on their management boards, the latest statistics show.
The 2020 annual board statistics by business...
EAC: “NHS and Public Health England failing to do enough to tackle harmful emissions”
THE ENVIRONMENTAL Audit Committee is concerned that the Government is failing properly to tackle climate change within its largest carbon emitter, the NHS.
Within the...
Evidence call in research project of coronavirus impact on UK air quality
A YORK University academic is leading a national scientific advisory group calling for scientists and researchers to share their data on air pollution during...
Committee calls for improved energy efficiency scheme after Green Homes Grant closure
The Environmental Audit Committee has written to the Business Secretary calling for clarity for contractors and homeowners following the Government announcement to end Green...
National Grid launches green bond to fund sustainability projects
NATIONAL Grid has announced the launch of its first green bond where the proceeds will finance UK electricity transmission projects that have environmental benefits.
Raising...
Solar panels provide power at night for the first time in the UK
Lightsource BP has become the first company in the UK to provide a reactive power service from a solar plant at night.
In a successful...
IPPR: Planning and housing plans that ‘fall woefully short’ of what is needed
A NEW research report by Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) revealed that coronavirus is intensifying housing affordability issues, with one in five now...
Sensor technology pilot examines real-time dam monitoring
SENSOR technology used in conjunction with satellites is being used to enhance monitoring of a North East reservoir dam, following a successful pilot project.
Northumbrian...
Ofgem issues three final orders for £15 million in unpaid Renewables Obligations and Feed-in...
Ofgem has issued three suppliers with final orders compelling them to pay £15 million in outstanding payments to comply with the Renewables Obligation (RO)...
Portsmouth’s energy efficiency scheme reports results
SWITCHED On Portsmouth, a home energy efficiency programme in the city and surrounding areas, has released a report charting the past 12 months to...
