Legal headlines

Large forgings firm recipient of largesse
17 Mar 2010

Infrastructure, venture capital, job creation and green financial products should all fall within its remit, say backers
17 Mar 2010
Higher landfill taxes and possible ban on recyclable materials
17 Mar 2010Government has a role in directing investment towards low-carbon infrastructure, says energy secretary
17 Mar 2010Low-carbon satellite launches and lightweight aviation materials are possible spin-offs, say Branson’s advisors
17 Mar 2010Deficit reduction must have environmental benefits, say MPs, NGOs and businesses
17 Mar 2010Where there’s muck there’s brass (and jobs), says government report
17 Mar 2010Media mogul teams up with energy giant to help pursue renewable energy goals
17 Mar 2010Resale of surrendered Certified Emission Reduction credits by Hungarian government prompts warning that "double counting" could damage the integrity of the EU emissions trading scheme
17 Mar 2010Justin King announces funding to support green research projects at Imperial College London
16 Mar 2010Chairman hints at plans for UK's first off-grid supermarket
16 Mar 2010Head of World Business Council for Sustainable Development warns poor communication between politicians and private sector is blocking the development of effective green policies
16 Mar 2010Council to pioneer city-wide smart grid system capable of monitoring energy, water and waste data
16 Mar 2010Pentland Firth projects vastly exceed expectations with plans to provide energy for three-quarters of a million homes
16 Mar 2010Major new analysis of more than 200 research studies finds that recycling is almost invariably the most environmentally friendly disposal option
16 Mar 2010Updated advertising codes tidy up rules governing environmental claims
16 Mar 2010Councils and rail operators will be required to tackle noise hot spots
16 Mar 2010But it won't be called cap-and-trade
16 Mar 2010Experts reveal public and private sector procurement professionals are increasingly willing to demand suppliers fall into line with green best practices
16 Mar 2010Companies behind controversial Texan wind farm vow to address "Buy American" concerns with US manufacturing plant
16 Mar 2010