Disney to power its magic with renewables
Disney is making ongoing investments in renewable energy across their operations as part of their long-term goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
The...
Scotland consults on the challenges of setting minimum energy standards for new building work
Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings.
A recent draft Heat in Buildings Strategy sets out...
Renewable energy generation outstrips fossil fuels for the first year ever
Statistics released today by the Government show that renewable electricity generation outperformed fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2020, with renewables providing...
Water companies record lowest ever leakage levels from pipes
WATER companies have reduced the amount of water leaked from pipes by 7% to the lowest level since records began in the mid-1990s.
This improved...
Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2019
INCREASE in greenhouse gas emissions means the world looks likely to overshoot Paris Agreement target – even with declines in coal use, according to...
Government plans green number plates for zero emission cars
GOVERNMENT has announced the launch of a consultation on introducing green number plates for zero emission cars to raise awareness on their increasing number...
Used electric vehicle batteries could power rickshaws in Bangladesh
RESEARCHERS from the University of Warwick are seeking to find out how used electric vehicle batteries could be used to power rickshaws in Bangladesh.
Motorised...
Bristol Airport expansion plan rejected by North Somerset Council
THE PLANNING application to expand Bristol Airport has been rejected by North Somerset Council in their 10 February meeting.
At the opening of the debate...
Toto Energy ceases trade
UPDATE: On 26 October EDF Energy was chosen by Ofgem to supply TOTO Energy's customers.
Toto Energy, an energy supplier with around 134,000 domestic customers,...
Innovation in Water Challenge winners announced
Turning ammonia in wastewater into green energy and using unexploited telecoms cables to detect leaks in the water network are among the winners of...
