The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has said they are pleased with the news that the Church of England has finally severed ties with...
Arctic birds are nesting up to seven days earlier than usual as a result of snow melting earlier because of an increasing warmer Arctic, a new...
Biologists from San Diego could help scientists understand how the burning of fossil fuels affects plants and help engineer ways to improve crops. Scientists at the...
Emergency legislation that will ensure the police and Government security services can continue to maintain surveillance on phone and internet communications is currently being rushed through...
Science has warned of many grim potential impacts of climate change, from the loss of islands to the sea to the spread of disease. Now, scientists...
Samsung is facing allegations that one of its suppliers based in China has been using child labour in order to meet demand. The accusations have led...
Innovative company energyshare announced the launch of energyfund Cornwall on Thursday, a £300,000 fund for Cornish renewable energy projects and ideas. Energyshare is a renewable energy...
Political parties that oppose onshore wind farms may lose twice as many votes as they gain, according to the findings of a new survey. The ComRes...
In an effort to reduce pollution and encourage sustainable transport, China has exempted owners of new electric and hybrid vehicles from purchase tax until the end...
American Reynolds and Lorillard are in ongoing talks this week regarding a merger that would redefine big tobacco as a global industry. The move, which would...
Even if governments can agree on a global pact to cut carbon emissions in a crucial UN summit next year, it may already be too late...
The Church Commissioners for England continue to move towards ethical investment as they officially announce that their indirect investment in controversial payday lender Wonga has been...
Investment groups are responding to the increasing awareness of sustainability opportunities and risks by not only assessing businesses on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors but...
Sir Michael Caine, George Michael, four members of the Arctic Monkeys and Gary Barlow have all now been accused of avoiding taxes through an investment scheme...
The World Council of Churches (WCC), representing 590 million people in 150 countries, has agreed on divesting from firms blamed for worsening climate change, triggering hope...