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Energy efficiency of Samsung TVs in question as ‘test cheating’ row continues
Independent lab tests have found that some Samsung TVs in Europe appear to use less energy during official testing conditions than they do during real-world use, raising questions about whether they are set up to game energy efficiency tests.Car sharing and energy saving IT help Chapters Financial slash carbon emissions
A small firm of Surrey-based independent financial advisers has reduced its carbon emissions by almost a quarter in the last 12 months thanks to putting in place sustainable practices such as car-sharing, energy saving computers and paper recycling.VW emissions rigging scandal: Volkswagen warned of risk of fines in February
Volkswagen was among companies warned in February they could risk fines for failing to meet stringent emissions targets, writes James Hulse, head of investor initiatives at CDP.Shell abandons drilling for oil in Arctic
Shell has abandoned its controversial drilling operations in the Alaskan Arctic in the face of mounting opposition in what jubilant environmentalists described as “an unmitigated defeat” for big oil.VW emissions rigging created 1m tonnes of pollution, analysis shows
Volkswagen’s rigging of emissions tests for 11 million cars means they may be responsible for nearly one million tonnes of air pollution every year, roughly the same as the UK’s combined emissions for all power stations, vehicles, industry and agriculture, a Guardian analysis suggests.Turning ideas into sustainable businesses in developing regions
Rolf Huber, md, the Siemens Foundation, explains how the solutions submitted to the Siemens Foundation’s ’empowering people. Award 2015’ are becoming sustainable businesses in developing regions.Britain’s supermarkets sign up to WWF’s Save Forests campaign
Asda has become the latest grocer to sign up to WWF’s Save Forests campaign, completing the line-up of major supermarkets lending their support, all pledging to ensure their timber and wood based products will be from sustainable sources by 2020.Solar healthcare scheme wins $1m UN sustainable development award
We Care Solar, which provides renewable energy at low cost with a medical device that prevents maternal and child complications during labour in areas without electricity, was announced yesterday as the winner of a $1 million grant by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).Met Office study reveals return to global warming with record temperatures
Big changes are underway in key patterns in the global climate system that could affect regional temperatures and rainfall worldwide, according to new Met Office research.Ethical finance groups announce partnership
Two long-established ethical finance organisations have agreed new arrangements that will make more money available to democratic enterprises in disadvantaged communities.Swansea Tidal Lagoon under scrutiny over £300m contract to Chinese firm
A £300 million contract with a Chinese company to build a sea wall for the Government’s flagship renewable energy project at Swansea Bay has been called into question amid allegations that it may have been awarded improperly.Shell tried to influence Science Museum climate change programme
Shell tried to influence the presentation of a climate change programme it was sponsoring at the Science Museum in London, internal documents seen by the Guardian show.Climate change: businesses must understand what is at stake, says French environment minister
Developing countries are “waiting to see” what rich nations will offer them in global warming talks, the French minister of environment has said, ahead of crunch negotiations to be hosted in Paris later this year.Commercial solar rooftop: Kingspan looks to engage with other utilities following ESB joint venture
Leading insulation manufacturer Kingspan has signalled its intention to work with utility firms in other territories to accelerate the take up of commercial solar rooftop, following yesterday’s joint venture deal with Ireland’s largest energy company, ESB.Co-op Group says it can no longer uphold its Fairtrade commitment fully
The Co-operative Group has told its members that it cannot make an enhanced commitment to stock Fairtrade products because of tough competition among supermarkets and its shift towards convenience stores.
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