News

Politics

Climate deal critic Pompeo to replace Tillerson as US secretary of state

Donald Trump has chosen Mike Pompeo, ally of the Koch brothers and critic of the Paris climate agreement, to replace Rex Tillerson as foreign affairs chief

clock 13 March 2018 • 1 min read

Taxation

Spring Statement: Greener vans and plastic taxes, Chancellor promises action to tackle 'environmental challenges that threaten our future'

Wide-ranging call for evidence on how to crack down on plastic waste accompanied by new plans to incentivise white van drivers to switch to cleaner models

clock 13 March 2018 • 5 min read

Management

'Better Retail Better World': Retail giants sign up to sweeping new environmental goals

Supermarkets and leading High Street brands sign up to raft of joint targets based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

clock 13 March 2018 • 3 min read

Waste

Microplastic pollution in oceans is far worse than feared, say scientists

A study reveals highest microplastic pollution levels ever recorded in a river in Manchester, UK and shows that billions of particles flooded into the sea from rivers in the area in just one year

clock 13 March 2018 • 4 min read

Wind

Fuel poor Scottish homes to benefit from 9.6MW community wind project

Innovative financing deal will see surplus revenues from 9.6MW Pogbie onshore wind farm support fuel poor homes in East Lothian and other local causes

clock 13 March 2018 • 2 min read

Recycling

From old bottles to new insulation: Knauf Insulation and Veolia cut ribbon on £10m recycling facility

Companies hope new St Helens facility will provide template for further circular economy initiatives

clock 13 March 2018 • 2 min read

Management

'Meat your Match': Campaign urges male gym users to beef up plant-based diet

Hubbub launches new campaign to tackle 'protein myths' and promote more sustainable diets

clock 13 March 2018 • 1 min read

Management

Prince of Wales named as patron of World Resources Institute

Projects undertaken by Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit to be merged with WRI

clock 12 March 2018 • 1 min read

Infrastructure

UK and Saudi Arabia ink clean energy partnership, as France backs global solar push

Crown Prince's visit ends with Memorandum of Understanding on clean energy co-operation

clock 12 March 2018 • 2 min read

Energy

Green powerhouse: E.ON agrees to acquire Innogy from RWE in €43bn deal

Complex deal promises to reshape European energy market, as utility giants respond to renewables shift

clock 12 March 2018 • 2 min read