London

Recycling

European capitals team up for circular economy push

Amsterdam, Copenhagen and London agree to collaborate on innovative circular economy projects

clock 07 March 2016 • 1 min read

Policy

Tackling dirty air is top green priority for Londoners

New poll shows cleaning up capital's air is most important sustainability priority for residents, followed by improving public transport systems

clock 03 March 2016 • 2 min read

Energy

London declared worst city in England for exploiting renewable potential

League table comparing renewable energy performance of London boroughs crowns Lewisham the best of a bad bunch

clock 02 March 2016 • 2 min read

Politics

The adaptation economy: 'From a business perspective there are opportunities out there'

The 'adaptation economy' has grown steadily to be worth over £223bn, but vast inequalities still remain, according to new research

clock 02 March 2016 • 7 min read

Politics

Environment groups throw down the green gauntlet to London mayoral candidates

At the start of Greener London Week, the UK's leading environmental groups call for the next London mayor to deliver a more sustainable capital city

clock 29 February 2016 • 2 min read

Solar

ADLER Solar sets sights on UK expansion with new London office

Solar service provider says the number of requests from UK businesses is on the rise

clock 24 February 2016 • 2 min read

Transport

West End to welcome London's first power-generating street

Transport for London announces funding for a series of street improvement trials, including plans to harness solar and kinetic power from a West End street

clock 22 February 2016 • 3 min read

Solar

Mayoral candidates urged to back 10-fold increase in London's solar capacity

Greenpeace publishes new report detailing how capital can close the gap on the rest of the country when it comes to solar power

clock 18 February 2016 • 3 min read

Automotive

Waiting for Tower Bridge to open? 'Turn your engine off', says Mayor Boris

New funding for air quality initiatives announced as new road signs encourage drivers to switch of their engines when stationary

clock 12 February 2016 • 2 min read

Risk

London flood risk set to spike, threatening Flood Re insurance scheme, researchers warns

Surge in London housebuilding will increase risk of surface water flooding, putting severe pressure on flood insurance scheme, Oxford researchers find

clock 08 February 2016 • 2 min read