Electric cars uptake accelerating in Scotland
Interest in electric cars in Scotland is accelerating, possibly thanks in part to a zero-interest loan fund from the Scottish Government. More than half...
Decarbonising heat the only scalable path to reach zero carbon goals, say conference speakers
Industrial sized district heatpumps which draw warmth from the air, rivers, lakes, the sea and the ground are expected to play a key role...
No need to dump diesel: Report calls for balance when appraising energy supply for...
A new report challenges current perceptions on the use of diesel generators in STOR and related capacity market schemes.
Aimed at supporting utilities organisations...
Scottish Water Horizons fined for Cumbernauld odours
Scottish Water Horizons Limited was fined £26,000 at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday 10 October 2016 due to offensive odours coming from its Deerdykes...
UK food and drink sector raises sustainability ambitions with new FDF commitment
Food and drink manufacturers on 13 October announced a new set of commitments to further reduce environmental impacts, protect natural capital, and contribute to...
1 in 5 Brits will continue to buy products with microbeads, says YouGov poll
● Government rules will see microbead use in cosmetic products and cleaning products banned by 2017
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Buzz for new bee found in Greenwich
A bee species has been spotted for the first time breeding in Britain. The bee was found during a survey of Greenwich Peninsula...
Lidar research aims to further understanding of waves and coastal erosion
An international research project led by the University of Bath is investigating the impact of waves on coastlines using novel laser measurement devices.
This innovative...
CDKN and Ricardo launch guide on implementing Paris climate commitments
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and Ricardo Energy & Environment have launched a new guide to support countries with implementing their commitments...
GIB invests £28m in Edinburgh EfW plant
UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) has today committed £28m of debt finance to a new £142m energy-from-waste (EfW) plant at Millerhill in Midlothian,...
Climate expert condemns political inaction while praising Thatcher: ‘the only PM to understand the...
ONE of the world’s leading climate experts has accused past prime ministers of paying lip service to global warming. Professor Peter Wadhams said that...
UK oil and gas sector urged to take advantage of £210bn renewables boom
ORE Catapult highlights opportunities to unlock high growth potential of oil and gas sector suppliers
Britain’s world-leading experience in oil and gas could be harnessed...
2017 rateable values include unexpected business rates hike for solar rooftop
Business rates for ‘mainly export’ solar agreed with Valuations Office but concern over 6-8 fold tax hike for business solar rooftops
The draft rateable values...
Water sector faces uncertainty as a result of Brexit, says trade body
Concerns about funding for infrastructure, investment in research, and environmental regulation are among the issues raised by British Water members in the aftermath of...
Scotch whisky industry renews commitment to sustainability
A series of seemingly amibitious environmental targets was announced by the Scotch Whiskey Association (SWA), the principal trade body for the sector, on 21...
National landowner calls for public money to be used for public good
National land management charity the Land Trust has responded to the Government Environment Audit Committee's inquiry on the future of the natural environment post...
Scotland’s marine sector in jeopardy without support
At Scottish Renewables' Marine Conference in Inverness on 13 September, director of policy Jenny Hogan used her opening speech to call for greater clarity...
Setting the scene for a US offshore wind boom?
Early September appeared to mark important milestones for US adoption of offshore wind as an energy source, with the appearance of the first such...
UK likely to miss 2020 energy target
The starkest warning yet that the UK is on course to miss it’s 2020 renewable energy targets was issued in early September by the...
Government announces improved flood defences and countermeasures
The Government released a National Flood Resilience Review on 8 September, outlining a number of measures to be put into effect, including enhancements to...
