The British government has announced that it will invest £200m in one of the most advanced polar research vessels ever made to support scientists in both...
The Wildlife Trusts have published a report showing how “large scale restoration” along the proposed HS2 route could help “heal blighted communities and damaged countryside”. The...
Blue & Green Tomorrow has produced a new report chronicling events from the eighth Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD8) conference, which took place in Manchester on...
Just 9% of UK adults say they could “realistically” live on the current minimum wage, according to a new survey. The results highlight the growing wage...
As a warming climate opens up new waters to shipping and fossil fuel exploitation, researchers have warned that the US is completely unprepared to deal with...
Despite facing strong opposition, Barclays has won the vote to approve the bank’s remuneration package following falling profits. However, 34% of shareholders, including Standard Life Investments,...
The Chinese government has passed the first amendments to its environmental protection laws since their introduction 25 years ago, adding tougher penalties for polluters in the...
Co-operative Energy, which has more than 250,000 customers, has announced a 2.4% hike in its household electricity prices. The company has said the increase is not...
A study on nitrogen assessment has concluded that people in Europe should reduce their consumption of meat and dairy by 50%, in order to tackle both...
Developing the shale gas industry in the UK could attract investment of £33 billion and create 64,000 new jobs, according to a new report that environmental...
The Fairtrade Foundation has launched a new initiative to encourage jewellers to use ethically-sourced gold and silver, in order to revolutionise the jewellery sector. The Goldsmiths...
Scotland could see a banking system similar to that of Iceland just before the financial crisis if it votes for independence in September, according to ratings...
The TEG Biogas plant in Dagenham – London’s first commercial-scale plant – has been inaugurated on Wednesday and will turn up to 50,000 tonnes of waste...
Tories have pledged to end subsidies for onshore wind turbines if they win the general election next year. Energy minister Michael Fallon has argued that there...
Ethical retailer John Lewis has won the top gong at the Verdict Customer Satisfaction Awards for the high quality of both products and services it offers...