The gold medal is arguably the most distinguished symbol in sport. But, with reserves depleting at a rate of knots, it’s estimated that Olympic Games organisers...
In this chapter of Earth Saver, Ben gets a part-time job, so the family goes to pick a bank where he can open his own account,...
A recent report by WWF-UK and BioRegional confirmed that the London 2012 Olympic Games are set to be the most sustainable in history. But Alex Blackburne...
Today, the government published the banding review for the Renewables Obligation. It says the UK’s economy will get a £20-25 billion boost because of it. Here’s...
The government has published its much-anticipated plans for renewable energy subsidies. It claims the new banding for the Renewables Obligation (RO) will “support jobs and deliver...
Just nine days remain until Westmill Solar Co-operative’s share offer closes, and the project is within touching distance of its £4m target, as well as a...
The Co-operative Bank has struck a deal to buy 632 Lloyds TSB and Cheltenham and Gloucester (C&G) branches in the UK, in what it’s calling the...
A solar power project in Jordan could receive $200m (£128m) worth of investment from a Chinese firm. Photovoltaic specialists Trina Solar, the fourth largest solar panel...
An innovative new funding model, Abundance Generation, has taken its first steps to investing £250m in renewable energy in the next five years, after it launched...
The Australian government has announced the launch of a Clean Technology Innovation Programme worth an estimated A$200m (£131m), as it looks to control its greenhouse gas...
In just over three weeks, the Westmill Solar Co-operative has raised over £2m in its attempt to create the “world’s largest community owned solar farm”. The...
The fifth chapter of Earth Saver sees Clare and her Mum introduce new rules to use the washing machine, as well as start to think about...
Boasting one of the worst economic failures the world has ever seen, Greece is in much need of repair after domestic mismanagement and the crisis in...
In this, the fourth instalment of Earth Saver, Clare and her Mum form a plan to eco-transform the house. I am so happy! It’s half past...
The government’s fraud and corruption investigation arm will be looking into the supposed manipulation of the Libor rate among UK banks. The Serious Fraud Office, the...