Cambridge vows to tackle climate change and invest in energy projects in new budget
CAMBRIDGE City Council sets out its priority of taking action on climate change and biodiversity in its budget for 2020-21.
The General Fund Budget Setting Report, which...
Lancashire council encourages greener taxis with new licenses
HYNDBURN Council in Lancashire is set to encourage taxi drivers take up hybrid or electric vehicles with new longer licenses.
The new policy is a...
New homes and buildings in England will be required to install electric vehicle charge...
New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge...
New project launched to boost number of women working in offshore wind
The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) and the University of East Anglia (UEA) have announced a new joint research project which aims to tackle...
New Agriculture Bill takes a step forward at the House of Commons
LEGISLATION that seeks to 'transform' British farming moves a step forward today, with Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers leading the Second Reading of the Agriculture...
American investment firm KKR acquires Viridor for £4.2bn
KKR, a global investment firm, has successfully acquired recycling, renewable energy and waste management company Viridor for £4.2 billion today.
Phil Piddington, who has been...
Durham research for decarbonising heat receives over £4 million in funding
DURHAM University has won major funding for three new research projects to decarbonise heat which will significantly reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers in Durham...
£19m government investment for new heat networks announced
UK homes, university residences and public buildings are set to benefit from 'cleaner, more affordable heat and energy', after £19.1m government funding to further...
Project call for sustainable urban development in greater Birmingham and Solihull
SUSTAINABLE Urban Development call to run a project to support the shift towards a low carbon economy, preserving and protecting the environment and promoting...
Hackney Council launches its own energy company
HACKNEY Council has announced details of its new publicly owned energy services company, set to generate clean energy, eliminate land transport emissions, reduce the...
