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Canada & UK Form Alliance To Dump Coal
At the COP 23 climate conference in Bonn, Germany this week, Canada and the UK announced that they are spearheading a global alliance to phase out the use of coal completely. The two countries expect 9 other nations to join…
Diesels in London Face Parking Charge Hike
Drivers of the most polluting diesels already face steep congestion charges to enter London’s city centre, and now they will also have to pay more to park across two central boroughs. Islington Council announced yesterday it will launch a borough-wide…
MATT MCGRATH: Are Vehicles Greener on the Other Side as Well
With Matt McGrath, BBC journalist specialized in reporting on science and ecology, we discussed the steps that are being taken in the United Kingdom to alleviate the apparent climatic changes caused by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide. Ever since…
IKEA UK Rings Up Success on Food Waste, Green Energy and Circular Sofas
IKEA is pressing ahead with plans to become a ‘circular retailer’ that minimises its waste and encourages customers to reuse and repair its products, according to the company’s latest Annual Summary for the UK. The company will confirm this morning…
Enormous Solar Power Plant Proposal In UK Generates NIMBY Pushback
An enormous solar power plant has been proposed for Cleve Hill in Kent on the east coast of England. The 350 megawatt facility would cover 900 acres of farmland and salt marshes near Faversham, known to Charles Dickens fans as…
Mayor Sadiq Khan Confirms 2019 Early Start Date for Ultra-Low Emission Zone
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed the capital’s planned Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will enter into force more than a year earlier than originally planned, on April 8 2019. The ULEZ, which will operate 24 hours a day, will impose…
Greener School Buildings Could Save Taxpayers £2.6bn a Year
If all the UK’s school buildings were replaced with the most energy efficient alternatives taxpayers would save £2.6bn a year from the schools budget, new research has revealed. A paper released yesterday by the Centre for Economics and Business Research…