Skills

Hull, Leeds, Sheffield and Yorkshire universities team up to launch new research body

Leading industry figures to offer their view on the transition to a low-carbon economy at November event

Leapfrog network of professional services firms aims to offer free consultancy to up to 100 low-carbon projects

Upgraded online system to make it easier for firms to report on carbon emissions in line with international standards

UK organisations benefiting from trade with China include The Carbon Trust and Pilkington Glass

Arctic temperatures have increased during the past 50 years after cooling in previous 2,000

Influential author and academic Professor David Mackay takes up role as chief scientific advisor

Industry group seeking training partners to run two new green skills development courses

Survey claims that despite green reputation, under 24s are guiltiest when it comes to wasting energy and water

Investigation reveals some products carrying EU "flower" Ecolabel are failing to meet required environmental standards