UK diplomats want to become ‘the greenest in the world’
DIPLOMATS' official cars are being replaced with low-carbon vehicles by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as part of an ambitious programme to cut emissions...
Ofgem launches their Decarbonisation Action Plan
On his first day in office, Ofgem’s new chief executive Jonathan Brearley announced the regulator's Decarbonisation Action Plan.
Mr Brearley commented on the Plan: “Britain...
New eco-friendly buses help cut emissions across the south coast
CARBON emissions across the south coast are pushing the brake after Stagecoach and the University of Chichester unveiled new eco-friendly buses which will carry...
Scotland accelerates its role in the autonomous vehicle industry
FUTURE vision of the connected and autonomous vehicle industry in Scotland has been laid out by the Scottish Government.
Newly published CAV Roadmap sets out...
Retrofitting project turns 75 council houses energy-efficient
AN INNOVATIVE housing project in Renfrewshire will help to tackle climate change and could slash tenant's annual heating bills to £150.
Renfrewshire Council's housing investment...
40% of Oxford’s privately rented houses do not have EPCs
OXFORD City Council sets out wide-ranging proposals to improve safety standards, crack down on rogue landlords and upgrade the energy efficiency of private rented...
UK launches sustainable infrastructure projects across Africa
The UK is partnering with five African countries to mobilise private sector investment in quality, environmentally-friendly infrastructure projects, International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announced...
High Peak to up their electric vehicle charging ante
CHARGING points for electric vehicles are set to be installed at five locations across the High Peak in Derbyshire by spring this year.
High Peak...
Reconnecting with nature is key for sustainability, says new research
PEOPLE who live in more urban areas and spend less time in nature are also less likely to do things that help the environment,...
Property firms must commit to sustainability in 2020, says RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is urging property and construction firms to make 2020 the year they commit to going green after a...
