School bike racks

Bike Bans Leave Kids Unable To Cycle To School

8 Sep 2009: Most people will be aware now that the kids are back at school, if only because of the added congestion that returns once the school gates reopen.

recycling lorry

Richmond Council Recycling Scheme Loses Biggest Client

6 Sep 2009: An increase in commercial recycling scheme costs has forced Richmond Council's largest client to find a cheaper alternative.

i-MieV Mitsubishi Peugeot electric car

Peugeot and Mitsubishi Join Forces In Building European Electric Car

5 Sep 2009: The electric car market is due to get another boost following an agreement between Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi, and French owned Peugeot.

Chief scientific advisor - David MacKay

DECC Appoint David MacKay As Chief Scientific Adviser

4 Sep 2009: The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has appointed David MacKay as chief scientific advisor.

CAT mirco-grid technology

Centre For Alternative Technology Introduce UK’s First Micro Grid

3 Sep 2009: The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), based in Machynlleth, in Wales has pioneered a new way of delivering energy to local communities via the UK's first micro-grid.

Jamie Oliver carbon neutral TV show

Jamie Oliver’s New Show – First Carbon Neutral TV Series

2 Sep 2009: Jamie Oliver's new TV Series 'Jamie's American Roadtrip' will be the first carbon neutral TV show to be shown anywhere in the world.

wrap wood waste

WRAP Research Indicates Waste Wood Demand Will Outstrip Supply

31 Aug 2009: A new study conducted by WRAP, Waste & Resources Action Programme, published on 28th August 2009, has identified that demand for waste wood will outstrip supply in the next few years.

incandescent lightbulb ban

Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Begins 1st September

26 Aug 2009: The EU ban agreed to in December last year which will put an end to the sale of 100 watt and frosted incandescent light bulbs comes into place on 1st September 2009.

nhs carbon emssion cutting initiatives

NHS Prescribed Green Initiatives To Help Cut Costs and Save Lives

19 Aug 2009: The NHS has the biggest carbon footprint of the whole UK public sector, emitting over 18 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

age of stupid australia and new zealand premier

Age Of Stupid Premiere In Australia And New Zealand

18 Aug 2009: Climate change film 'The Age of Stupid' will see Pete Postlethwaite posing the question of why we didn't do something to save ourselves to Australia and New Zealand at tomorrow's premiere.