David Cameron has signalled the need for “a better economy” in the UK, led by “genuinely popular capitalism”. Alex Blackburne picks out the key themes from...
An open letter delivered by a Canadian minister has further highlighted the need for the UK to pull out of the country’s tar sands projects. With...
Can your education really be eco-friendly? Alex Blackburne writes how universities across the country have a massive part to play in ensuring a sustainable future. “One...
Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, has outlined the global objectives needed to be fulfilled in order to enhance sustainable development. Alex Blackburne looked into what...
Camilla Ritchie, investment manager at Seven Investment Management, spoke to Alex Blackburne about their Sustainable Balance Fund – a fund that aims to achieve equilibrium between...
In 2011, investment in the solar sector propelled clean energy to new highs, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Alex Blackburne looks at the figures. A...
Alex Blackburne looks into how BP is attempting to shake off its tag as one of the world’s most unethical companies, with a joint investment of...
Members of the renewable energy sector have criticised a report into wind power by right wing think-tank Civitias, claiming it "ignores the reality". Alex Blackburne looks...
Sanergy, a company that provides low-cost, sustainable sanitation centres throughout Kenya, has been named the Best Sustainable Idea at the Katerva Awards. Alex Blackburne looks into...
The Environmental Audit Committee has opened a new enquiry into shielding the Arctic from the tempering fires of climate change. Alex Blackburne looks into what being...
Bill Weil, chief investment officer of Ludgate Environmental, whose fund invests in innovative cleantech companies, spoke to Alex Blackburne about the criticality of investing sustainably. Shamefully,...
Strong December winds allowed wind power to contribute an average of 5.3% of the month’s electricity demand. Alex Blackburne has a look into the stats. This...
How you can stay in shape whilst also contributing energy to the grid? Alex Blackburne explains how a company in America have figured out how by...
Hawaii should “aim and commit to being 100% renewable” says the US island state’s mayor. Alex Blackburne looks at whether this target is attainable. In a...
A total of $566m was invested in innovative cleantech projects in the UK in 2011 – a $40m or 7% rise since 2010. Alex Blackburne investigates...