Eminent bishop and Nobel peace prize winner Desmond Tutu has called on businesses to cut ties with the fossil fuels industry, in the same way as...
Following a troubled year, the Co-operative Bank has posted a loss of £1.3 billion for 2013 and has said it does not expect to make a...
Ninety-three professors from Harvard University have signed an open letter that labels its president’s attitude towards climate change as “contradictory” and argues that divesting from fossil...
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has extended the period in which he can block wind farm proposals for a further year. The industry has reacted angrily to...
A new solar powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse 2, will attempt to fly around the world next year without any fuel. The plans will see the...
Figures by Public Health England (PHE) have revealed that the richest areas in London and Southeast of the country have the worst air quality and warned...
The European Commission has announced proposals to strengthen shareholder engagement and introduce a ‘say on pay’ for Europe’s largest companies. The changes aim to improve sustainability...
A piece of research spanning 25 years has suggested that farming techniques that safeguard the soil, water and the environment have been successful and are economically...
Scottish households and businesses could see energy bills rise if they vote for independence, according to a government forecast. Secretary of State Edward Davey added that...
Research by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has revealed that many species, including bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, oysters and sperm whales, are still struggling to recover...
Lord Myners has announced his resignation from the board of the Co-operative Group, following opposition to plans to reform the business. The news comes less than...
UN experts have said that reducing emissions from vehicles is possible and less complicated than what previously thought but that a rise in global traffic is...
Just over a quarter of Brits want their savings and investments to be more socially responsible this year, according to a survey from ethical bank Triodos....
ResponsibleTravel.com has launched a petition against keeping dolphins and whales in marine parks, saying it is “ethically wrong”. It is the latest in a series of...
This year’s finalists for the UK Ashden Awards have been announced ahead of an awards ceremony on May 22. The green energy awards recognise businesses that...