Environmental News on this day... for June 2016, 2015, 2012, 2007
Take a trip into the past and see what stories were in the news in June 2016, 2015, 2012, 2007June 2016
Demand response spreads to the media as Scottish publisher embraces smart-grid thinking
The Herald and Times Group has discovered a new revenue stream worth up to £250,000 after becoming the first newspaper group to sign up to Edinburgh-based aggregator Flexitricity's demand response initiative.
Marcus Gover to replace Liz Goodwin as WRAP chief executive
Marcus Gover will replace Liz Goodwin as the new chief executive of the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the charity has announced today (13 June).
Majority of global companies 'failing to deliver' on cotton sustainability
An overwhelming majority of global companies using the highest volume of cotton internationally have "failed to deliver" on sourcing sustainably, with industry experts calling on companies "serious about sustainability" to source 100% more sustainable cotton by 2020.
Felipe Calderón: Universal carbon pricing and green bonds needed to entice investors
Former President of Mexico and chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate Felipe Calderón has called for a universal carbon pricing mechanism to promote private investment in low-carbon technologies and "get the job done" following the Paris Agreement.
Government must prioritise low-carbon heat and transport, says Committee on Climate Change
On the same day that Ministers accepted the proposals of the ambitious Fifth Carbon Budget, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called for stronger Government action in the areas of heating, transport and low-carbon generation in its latest progress report.
London's green building sector threatened by quantity over quality approach
The global rise in green buildings is providing proof that cites shouldn't be "trapped and weighed down by aging infrastructure", with a new whitepaper suggesting that London should mirror Paris's strategies in order to become the global leader on green buildings.
Ground-breaking 'net zero' buildings project launched by WorldGBC
All of the world's buildings will be 'net zero' emissions by 2050, under a bold, pioneering plan unveiled today (28 June) by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
Ikea chief: Business and governments must go all in for a carbon-free 21st century
The chief sustainability officer of the world's biggest furniture retailer has called on global governments to galvanise the low-carbon movement, primarily through carbon pricing, to enable companies to unlock the "tremendous" business opportunities that lie ahead.
Fifth Carbon Budget: UK Government sends positive message with ambitious emissions reduction plan
BREAKING: The UK Government has provided a much-needed confidence boost for the green economy by approving the Fifth Carbon Budget, taking heed of ambitious proposals from MPs to limit the annual emissions to 57% below 1990 levels by the year 2032.
Glastonbury 2016: 10 reasons this is the most sustainable festival yet
As the rain falls and the gates open at Worthy Farm for this year's Glastonbury festival, edie rounds up the green initiatives being introduced to ensure that, even if the fields don't remain green, the festival certainly will.
June 2015
Simply Cups scales up to drive circular economy
A London-based paper cup recycling initiative that helps retailers and hospitality businesses close the loop on disposable coffee cups is expanding to recover additional waste materials and launching a roadmap to develop new local infrastructure.
Zero-emissions black cab enters mass production
London's only operating zero-emissions capable black cab, the Metrocab, is going into volume production in Coventry next year.
Mobile phone contracts model due an upgrade, researchers claim
The 'frequent upgrades' business model for mobile phones is not fit for purpose if the industry is to deliver the transformational change needed to create a sustainable future, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
£200m Lancashire tidal power project gathers momentum
A £200m tidal energy project in Lancashire is going ahead after the developers obtained rights to use the land.
Coca-Cola bottler targets 50% emissions cut and circular waste models
One of the world's largest soft-drink bottlers, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), has set ambitious new targets for waste and emissions today, claiming that climate change is one of the most significant risks to its business.
Global domination: 164 countries now have renewables pledge
Twenty new countries set renewable energy targets in 2014, meaning that 164 countries around the globe now have some form of commitment or support for clean energy.
Report: Clean energy investment creates more jobs than fossil fuels
The global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and energy efficiency will be a net creator of jobs, a new UN report has claimed.
M&S moves from risk to resilience with positive Plan A progress
Another year of strong progress on its Plan A sustainability programme has seen Marks & Spencer (M&S) achieve almost half of its social and environmental commitments ahead of schedule, with just a handful missed or delivered late.
World Environment Day: 10 things we should ALL be thinking about
The 2015 edition of World Environment Day is surrounded, fittingly, by a maelstrom of debate around climate change.
Scotland makes climate case for circular economy
A circular economy in Scotland would reduce carbon emissions by up to 11 million tonnes a year without sacrificing the nation's financial prosperity, a new report from Zero Waste Scotland has found.
June 2012
New Look aims to slash energy costs with LED lighting
High street fashion chain New Look is set to install energy efficient LED lighting in 600 stores across the UK as it looks to reduce energy consumption and cut costs.
Councils not reinvesting waste profits in recycling
Local authorities do not have the money to invest in recycling despite securing more lucrative waste contracts off the back of increased material prices.
Consultation pays off for 40MW biomass project
Strong consultation involvement with the local community is being heralded as a major success point in the granting of approval this week for a 40MW biomass plant in the East of England.
UN makes new sustainable energy commitments
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked Energy Day at Rio+20 by issuing three new commitments to action in support of his Sustainable Energy for All Initiative.
Three water companies to end hosepipe bans
Thames Water, Anglian Water and Southern Water have announced today that the hosepipe bans, which came into force on April 5, will be lifted tomorrow.
Flash flood warnings issued for south east
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a number of flash flood warnings for the south east as torrential rainfall continues to cause surface water flooding.
Rio+20 draft divides opinion
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, and Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, say the Rio+20 draft agreement is broadly positive but that they would have liked it to be stronger and to go further, others fail to see the positive angle...
Hospitality industry launches carbon measurement tool
A group of major global hospitality companies have joined forces to launch a new tool to help measure and report on their carbon emissions.
World's largest wind farm is now fully operational
Walney Wind Farm, claimed to be the world's largest operational offshore wind farm with 102 turbines, is now in full working order, it was announced today by SSE, one of the companies behind the development.
2050 energy roadmap wins backing in Luxembourg
UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry has welcomed the progress made today at the Energy Council meeting in Luxembourg where 26 Member States reached agreement on the 2050 Energy Roadmap.
June 2007
Waste industry debates AWC
Waste operators have hit back at the "media tirade" against fortnightly rubbish collections saying the system can work.
Campaign to reuse furniture
A furniture installation made of recycled furniture went on the show this week as part of a campaign to boost furniture reuse in London.
Public wants Government to lead on climate change
Britons want the government to do more to combat climate change but are not doing enough themselves, a new poll reveals.
Nation split on HIPs
Planned information packs to help home buyers easily assess the energy efficiency of a potential property have met with a mixed response among the public, despite the fact that most people say the cost of utility bills is a consideration when choosing a house.
Climate change poses dual challenge for NHS
As one of the UK's largest carbon emitters and an organisation which will have to deal first hand with the health impacts of intense weather and natural disasters, the NHS is in an unenviable position when it comes to climate change.
Ex-EPA chief denies allegations over 9/11 pollution
A former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is being criticized over September 11 workers' health and safety from toxic pollutants following the attacks.
Hilary Benn new Environment Secretary
News in Brief
Edie launches environmental awards
This summer edie.net is launching a series of awards to recognise the good work being done by environmental consultants.
Carbon trading plans gain pace Down Under
Australia and New Zealand have announced plans to set up carbon trading schemes with the hope of persuading other countries in the region to follow suit.
Europe gears up for Green Week
A beautiful Belgian park has been transformed to play host to an exhibition of some of the environmental inventions and gadgets which could shape our future, as the European Commission prepares for its annual Green Week.
