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Ecotricity calls for “level playing field” for energy subsidies
UK green energy company Ecotricity has today challenged the Government to scrap subsidies for nuclear power and fossil fuels to create a level playing field after it slashes support for renewable energy.Sky and WWF raise over £9 million to help protect Amazon rainforest
Sky Rainforest Rescue, the six-year partnership between Sky and WWF, has raised over £9 million to help keep one billion trees standing in the Amazon.5p charge on plastic carrier bags comes into force in England
A five pence tax on plastic bags must be extended to all shops to prevent further damage to the environment, campaigners have warned.Trade associations attack Government policy on renewables
The seven trade associations that represent the UK’s renewable energy industry have published a joint statement criticising the Government’s action of withdrawing subsidy support.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.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.Scotland hits record-high renewable energy levels but warns of cuts
A record amount of Scotland’s electricity was generated from renewables in the first half of 2015.MEPs seek binding 30 per cent renewable energy target at Paris climate summit
The European Parliament’s environment committee has voted for its delegation to the COP21 climate talks in Paris to call for a 40 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, a 40 per cent energy efficiency target and a binding 30 per cent target for renewable energy.Cities urged to switch street lighting to energy efficient LED by 2025
The Climate Group, which is hosting its annual Climate Week NYC in New York, has called on every city and utility around the world to schedule the switch of their street lighting to LED by 2025.Government’s green policies putting “green economy” at risk, warns CBI chief
The most senior voice of British business has blasted the government’s performance on the “green economy”, warning that UK companies will lose out on hundreds of billions of pounds in opportunities for overseas exports if ministers do not reverse direction.Investors confirm $200m support for African Renewable Energy Fund
A dedicated renewable energy fund focused on sub-Saharan Africa successfully has reached its final investment target, with US $200 million of committed capital to support small to medium scale projects.Work gets underway on UK’s first ‘split-ownership’ solar scheme
The UK’s first split ownership solar farm is now being built at Braydon Manor Farm near Swindon, Wiltshire.Ireland and Scotland strengthen links on renewable energy
A suite of detailed reports has been published today concerning the coordinated development of offshore electricity grid and marine renewable energy projects between the jurisdictions of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.Energy efficiency: How can innovation help consumers reduce their energy use?
Planet First ceo Steve Malkin says it’s not always snazzy gizmos, but innovations changing human behaviour that are leading to the biggest wins in energy savingBritain’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.
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