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Circular economy could be worth £29bn to UK economy
Embracing a circular economy in the UK could boost GDP by £29 billion over the next decade, according to research from Imperial College London.Onshore wind subsidies to end from April 2016
The Government has confirmed it will end subsidies for onshore wind energy in April 2016, a year earlier than planned.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.Two-thirds of UK workers care about energy efficiency, YouGov poll finds
Research has found that 68 per cent of UK workers take extra care to help make their work place more energy efficient – with 22 per cent saying they care a great dealBritain votes: “lively” territorial robin named country’s national bird
It’s territorial, chippy and punches above its weight – and that’s why Britons have voted for the robin to be the country’s national bird, according to the organiser of a nationwide poll.Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon given Government greenlight
The Government has given planning consent for the construction of the world’s first tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay.G7 commit to decarbornise global economy “in the course of this century”
The G7 leading industrial nations have agreed to cut greenhouse gases by phasing out the use of fossil fuels by the end of the century, the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has announced.Fracking: Labour leader contestant Andy Burnham in favour of moratorium
A moratorium on fracking should be imposed until stronger scientific evidence can show it is safe to drill for shale gas, Andy Burnham, the frontrunner in the Labour leadership contest, is to say.Scotland calls for consultation over onshore wind subsidies
The Scottish Energy Minister has called for an “adult discussion” with the UK government over the future of wind farm subsidies, after writing to Amber Rudd to express his concern that Scotland is being shut out of discussions.Cleantech innovator Pavegen smashes through Crowdcube investment target
With just over a month left for its crowdfunding, clean tech company Pavegen has already smashed its £750,000 target and hit £1,081,940 pledged from 905 investors on investment platform Crowdcube.Sustainability: businesses continue to focus on short-term, Carbon Trust report finds
Over three quarters of global businesses leaders recognise the bottom line risks from the direct impacts of climate change, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust. However, the paper notes that many businesses are failing to have a clear vision of how they will adapt considering sustainability challenges.Texas overturns fracking ban voted on by residents
The US State of Texas has passed state legislation that renders residents unable to vote in favour of a ban on the controversial shale gas extraction method, fracking.RenewableUK warns DECC of legal action over early onshore wind subsidy cut
The UK renewable energy industry has warned the Government’s new Climate Secretary that she will face a legal challenge if she oversees the “wilful destruction” of the industry by retrospectively curtailing subsidies.Energy giants call for adoption of “widespread carbon pricing”
Chiefs of global energy companies including BP, Shell, Total and Eni have called on world leaders to recognise the role natural gas can play in a low carbon economy and urged to adopt a carbon pricing scheme in all countries ahead of UN talks in Paris.Energy industry calls for climate deal in Paris that supports low carbon investment
World governments must sign a clear new agreement on greenhouse gas emissions at a crunch conference in Paris this December, leaders of the world’s energy industry have urged.
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