Environmental News on this day... for August 2018, 2017, 2014, 2009
Take a trip into the past and see what stories were in the news in August 2018, 2017, 2014, 2009August 2018
Report: EU carbon prices could hit €40 over next five years
European Union (EU) carbon prices could more than double to €40 per tonne between 2019 and 2023, spurring the transition away from coal power across the bloc.
Australia's clean energy plan and Carlsberg's waterfall-powered pub: The sustainability success stories of the week
As part of our Mission Possible campaign, edie brings you this weekly round-up of five of the best sustainability success stories of the week from across the globe.
Why the University of London is crowdsourcing a zero-carbon target
EXCLUSIVE: The University of London is working on a full environmental strategy that will enable the campus to reach zero carbon emissions by 2036. To get there, it has called on leading universities to deliver a range of ideas and technologies as part of a "crowdsourcing" event.
London Mayor unveils 20 new water fountains in bid to reduce single-use plastic
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed that 20 new water fountains will be installed across the capital as part of a scheme to slash the amount of single-use plastic bottles that are purchased.
Global food waste set to rise a third by 2030 without ‘aggressive’ action
The amount of food wasted each year worldwide is set to rise by a third by 2030 without "urgent and aggressive" action from nations and corporates.
Hubbub launches second waste-cleaning boat made from recycled plastics
Environmental charity Hubbub has launched its second waste-cleaning boat made from recycled plastic today (30 August), with funding jointly provided by Tideway and Starbuck’s 5p paper cup surcharge.
Ball Corporation commits to science-based targets tackling supply chain emissions
Global packaging firm Ball Corporation has set new science-based targets within the company's direct operations and across its supply chain to reduce its emissions intensity by 58% by 2030.
Greene King saving more than 600,000 pints of water daily since water retail switch
Pub chain and brewer Greene King has revealed that it is saving more than 600,000 pints of water each day since obtaining a self-supply licence to deliver its own water and wastewater services last year.
How to win a Sustainability Leaders Award: A guide to entering
The deadline to enter the 2019 Sustainability Leaders Awards is now just one month away. With that in mind, edie has created a free online guide outlining our top tips to make your entry stand out from the crowd.
In numbers: the UK public's attitudes towards climate change
In late July, environmental law firm ClientEarth and YouGov surveyed more than 2,000 UK adults on attitudes across a spectrum of climate-related questions. With the survey released on Monday (20 August), edie rounds-up the relevant facts and figures.
August 2017
Carmakers accused of 'clutching at straws' over retrofitting polluting diesels
Major car makers are being accused of clutching at straws after they agreed to fit software to 5m diesel vehicles in Germany to reduce harmful emissions by up to 30%.
New hydrogen technology could slash engine emissions by 80%
A British manufacturer has launched a new hydrogen additive technology that can reportedly reduce engine emissions by as much as 80% and offer up to a 20% improvement in fuel efficiency.
Clean energy stocks outpacing fossil fuel investments in Trump era, report finds
Global clean energy stocks have surged past investments in fossil fuels in the past year despite the political shockwaves caused by Donald Trump's US presidency, new research has found.
Scotland's largest solar farm given go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for what will be Scotland's largest solar farm, a 20MW project in the north-east of the country.
Holland and Barrett capitalises on water retail competition with new supply deal
Health food retailer Holland and Barrett has brought hundreds of its UK sites under one contract for water retail services, after striking a new three-year deal with Anglian Water Business.
Report: Hard Brexit poses threat to North England's green economy
As the Government this week reiterates its pledge to maintain high standards for the environment post-Brexit, researchers have warned that a so-called hard Brexit could disproportionately threaten the green economy in the North of England.
Tesco to scrap single-use carrier bags in favour of 'bag for life'
The UK's largest supermarket group is replacing all of its 5p single-use carrier bags – which it sold more than 600 million of last year – with a new 10p 'bag for life' made from 94% recycled plastic.
Borough Market to phase out plastic bottle sales with free fountains
London's Borough Market is to introduce free drinking water fountains as part of a new pledge to phase out sales of all single-use plastic bottles over the next six months.
Policymakers must embrace technology to deliver sustainable transport systems, says PwC
New planning models which adopt collaborative and tech-savvy approaches are required to create future sustainable and connected transport systems, according to a new report from PwC.
First of many: DHL and Ford unveil new electric delivery van model
Delivery firm Deutsche Post DHL Group has today (16 August) kickstarted a new collaborative partnership with Ford that will place around 150 electric delivery vans into German delivery services in 2017.
August 2014
Energy co-op secures turbine funding from locals
An energy co-operative has been given the green light to build a wind turbine in Derbyshire having raised more than £2.6m through a successful public share offer with 600 local investors.
Three steps all businesses should take on water management
Businesses could benefit from taking a three-pronged approach to fast-track effective water management strategies, a sustainability expert has said.
Council emissions savings down 3% as recycling rate stalls
The amount of CO2 being saved by local councils in England and Wales through recycling fell by 3%, between 2011/12 and 2012/13, according to a new recycling report released last week.
Largest local authority rooftop solar array goes live
Work on the largest local authority rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system in the UK has been completed at the Northacre Resource Recovery Centre in Westbury and will save £1.5m over the next 20 years.
Kimberly-Clark pilots circular economy model as it charts progress on water and waste
Kimberly-Clark is exploring opportunities around the circular economy as it looks to secure a more reliable supply of fibre for recycling and use in the products it sells.
General Motors hails 'circular economy' solution for its food waste
General Motors is composting food waste from its global headquarters in Detroit, US, for redistribution in urban farming initiatives throughout the city in what it is calling a "circular" initiative.
PepsiCo targets recycling at petrol pumps to fuel packaging recovery rates
PepsiCo is to expand the number of recycling bins at petrol stations and convenience stores across the US, as part of a five-year plan to drive up packaging recovery rates.
Government announces extra £900K for sustainable transport
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced an additional £900,000 of funding for seven local sustainable transport schemes in the UK.
TelecityGroup best in sector for carbon management under Carbon Trust Standard
TelecityGroup has been recertified under the Carbon Trust Standard and achieved a 92.5% score for carbon management qualitative assessment.
Scotland unveils strategy to tackle marine litter
The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new strategy to tackle marine litter.
August 2009
London traffic lights turn green
Energy saving LEDs are to replace inefficient lightbulbs in 3,500 London traffic lights, saving £200,000 per year in fuel bills.
Standard will help organisations climb CRC league table
Organisations that can demonstrate that they measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint could find themselves in a better starting position when the Carbon Reduction Commitment kicks in next year.
Multi-million dollar brownfields clean up
Brownfield contaminated sites across the United States are set for a $55m clean-up scheme.
Crumbling coastline threatens landfill spills
Coastal rubbish tips that long since covered over and abandoned could cause a fresh headache as erosion threatens to open them up and wash the waste into the sea.
Ireland gets first climate camp
Environmental activists have taken up residence outside a peat-burning power plant in central Ireland to protest over the use of the natural resource.
Ireland plans climate change bill
The Irish government has said it will draw up a law tying the country to carbon cuts in what is being seen as a concession to Greens in parliament.
Death toll rising after accident at one the world's largest hydropower stations
Two water ducts appear to have collapsed in Russia's largest hydro-electricity station killing several workers injuring more than 60 and leaving rescuers looking for dozens of missing people.
Las Vegas strip gets sustainable
Las Vegas' 24 hour a day power draining strip is going to get a lot greener with details of a new sustainable resort released this week.
Climate camp protesters swoop on London
Protesters will gather in a number of locations in central London today for the 2009 Camp for Climate Action.
Biofuels 'disastrous' and fuelling climate change
Billions of pounds invested in biofuels is 'disastrous' and increasing climate change, according to a Christian Aid report.
