Environmental News on this day... for October 2016, 2015, 2012, 2007
Take a trip into the past and see what stories were in the news in October 2016, 2015, 2012, 2007October 2016
Fracking in UK given go-ahead as Lancashire council rejection overturned
Communities secretary, Sajid Javid has overturned Lancashire county council's rejection of a fracking site, paving the way for shale company Cuadrilla to drill in the county next year and drawing outrage from local groups, environmentalists and politicians.
Scotland opens up 'circular regions' funding to drive SME resource revolution
Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change, Environment and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham has this week announced a targeted funding call to better support the nation's SMEs in embrace the shift to a circular economy.
Global aviation climate deal agreed: 'Mission accomplished' or 'timid step' forward?
Representatives from 191 nations finally pieced together a global deal to introduce a carbon offset scheme for the aviation sector in Montreal last night (6 October), although the agreement has been acknowledged as a "timid step in the right direction" by green groups.
Britain's renewable attractiveness at all-time low
The UK has fallen to an all-time low in EY's table of the world's most attractive renewable energy markets due to Brexit uncertainty, the demise of DECC, and the approval of the Hinkley Point C power station.
Toyota set to unveil 'world's first' net zero energy automotive dealership
Motor giant Toyota is "on schedule" to unveil the world's first certified net-zero energy automotive dealership, after striking a deal with the architects of the building to collect data to ensure that the facility is producing more energy than it uses.
Government provides £35m funding boost for ultra-low emission vehicles
A £35m funding package to increase the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) has been announced by Transport Minister John Hayes.
Businesses must address 'internal disconnect' to deliver sustainability success
Sustainability and investor agendas are becoming increasingly intertwined, but gaps in knowledge and understanding are preventing companies and investors from sharpening their focus on long-term sustainable value creation, a new report has found.
Saab owner prepares to roll out 250,000 EVs
Saab's successor company National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has formed a new partnership with technology firm Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to help bring more than 250,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to the global automotive market.
An energy first as UK successfully transmits data via national electricity grid
Data has been transmitted across a national electricity grid for the first time, in what could be a significant step towards the creation of virtual power stations, where many thousands of homes and businesses combine to manage electricity use more smartly.
Europe poised for electric car boom as sales surge towards half a million
Europe will have more than 500,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by the end of 2016 thanks to technology advancements, a rapid fall in the price of batteries and successful European Union (EU) policy enablers, a new report has revealed.
October 2015
Fairtrade Mars Bars hit UK shelves
Mars Bars containing Fairtrade-certified cocoa have gone on sale in the UK and Ireland for the first time today.
Merkel and Hollande among world leaders calling for global carbon price
A unique group of international heads of state, city leaders and international development banks has joined forces to call for an international price on carbon.
Sustainability stats: This week in numbers
It was a week of sustainability news that saw supermarkets step up their circular economy ambitions; fears of 'Blackout Britain' allayed by the National Grid, and natural capital finally being taken seriously.
Bonn talks: carbon price progress, climate finance failure
Business leaders have welcomed the recognition of carbon pricing within the latest draft text of the climate agreement, but concerns remain over the lack of progress on climate finance from richer nations.
Ford to boost recycling by mimicking gecko 'stickiness'
American car company Ford has announced plans to mimic the sticky toe pads of geckos to help it boost the recyclability of its car parts.
GE to 'transform energy sector' with $1bn cleantech start-up
American conglomerate General Electric (GE) has launched a new clean energy start-up, grouping together its LED, solar, energy storage and electric vehicle businesses.
Google enters circular economy partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Google has become the latest major company to partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in order to accelerate the planet's transition to a circular economy.
National Grid: Interconnectors vital to UK energy stability
Interconnectors will play an increasingly important role for the National Grid as it strives to 'keep the lights on' this winter, according to the company's new Winter Outlook report.
BP: Oil unlikely to be fully exploited due to climate concerns
The world's oil resources are unlikely to ever be fully exploited, BP has admitted, due to international concern about climate change.
Scottish renewables displace record levels of CO2 in 2014
Scotland's renewable energy sector displaced 12.3 million tonnes of carbon emissions last year - a 120% increase since 2010, new data has revealed.
October 2012
Golf lands on the green with sustainability efforts
The International Golf Federation (IGF) has announced that it will promote best practice to minimise the sport's consumption of non-renewable natural resources.
Government must tackle rogue traders cashing in on Green Deal
A group of 20 consumer advice bodies, charities, trade associations and building industry organisations is urging the Government to tackle the risk of rogue traders cashing in on the Green Deal scheme, as it officially becomes law today.
Global companies fail to address water concerns at board level
The world's largest companies are not doing enough to assess water strategies or provide transparent water-related risk assessments to investors, despite a sharp rise in company reports of detrimental impacts from droughts and other water-related issues.
John Lewis looks to close loop by keeping waste in UK
John Lewis Partnership is looking to take greater accountability for its waste arisings by focusing on end destination and keeping secondary materials in the UK wherever possible.
Responsibly-managed assets pass €1trillion in the UK
Responsible investment is on the rise as 45% of British adults with savings or investments want at least some of their assets to have green and ethical considerations taken into account, according to a study released today by YouGov.
Divide over Welsh sustainability body widens
A majority of organisations agree that a new Welsh independent body should be set up to carry out the Government's Sustainable Development Bill, according to the results of a 10-week consultation published yesterday.
Businesses must not wait for consumers to drive sustainability
Businesses must collaborate to ensure they achieve sustainability throughout their supply chain and should not wait for consumers to push their agendas, says the Carbon Disclosure Projects (CDP) Dexter Galvin.
UK takes poll position in EU carbon cutting targets
The UK is leading the EU in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to figures released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Tesco top retailer for carbon cutting fourth year in a row
Tesco has been named top UK retailer for tackling climate change according to the Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) FTSE 350 Leadership index.
Drax sells £190m of shares to invest in biomass conversion
The owner of the UK's largest power station, Drax, plans to sell £190m of shares in order to transform it into a predominantly biomass-fuelled power generator.
October 2007
Nobel Prize for Gore
News in Brief
Tories promise energy revolution
The Conservatives have promised to start an energy revolution if they win the next General Election.
Toxic tip typical of African waste crisis
UN-sponsored research has shown that a vast unregulated dump on the outskirts of Nairobi is a breeding ground for disease and is contaminating the surrounding area with toxic chemicals.
Environmental salaries on the rise
The average earnings of environmental professionals have shot up by almost 10% in the past two years, a new report has revealed.
WRAP launches scheme to boost SME recycling
Thousands of pounds of funding are up for grabs as part of a drive to enable more small businesses to recycle.
New regs aim to ease wood recycling
The recycling of unused timber is to be deregulated to remove obstacles which make reuse more difficult.
UN-approved carbon offsets up for grabs
A leading carbon trading company has become one of the first to offer UN-regulated carbon credits for companies voluntarily trying to offset their emissions.
Businesses need to focus on corporate responsibility - Gormley
Irish businesses need to focus on corporate responsibility when looking at environmental issues, a Government minister has said.
US committee recommends emissions caps
A committee of US politicians have begun publishing a series of white papers on climate change recommending the introduction of a cap-and-trade system.
Oz beer hit by drought
Beer prices in Australia could soar following months of drought, officials in New South Wales have warned.
