The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) yesterday unveiled the “world’s first” open-access renewable energy atlas – a portal for information on resources, infrastructure and policies. Twenty-four...
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has called for the establishment of a $1 billion green bank in his annual address to members of congress. Cuomo’s state-of-the-state...
An American woman who was a climate change sceptic has had her views turned 180 degrees after watching Chasing Ice, a documentary film that captures devastating...
Rupert Murdoch has given his backing to an article that claims the world is “growing greener” because of the increased presence of carbon dioxide in the...
A recent survey has predicted that impact investment – which focuses on the difference that can be made by investing – will grow by 12.5% in...
The coalition has reaffirmed its pledge to be the “greenest government ever” in its newly-published mid-term review, but has received criticism from Labour and campaigners, who...
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that recognises sustainable tourism as hugely influential in the battles against poverty and environmental protection. The resolution,...
The coalition government will today publish its mid-term review – a progress report that will aim to chart what David Cameron and Nick Clegg have achieved...
In the year that he is set to become a grandfather for the first time, Prince Charles has spoken out about leaving the world and the...
In the UK, 2012 has been an interesting year for ethical investment. Big scandals have hit big banks, consumer protests and investor revolts on tax avoidance...
With Christmas just days away and a new year around the corner, why not treat yourself to a brand new, ethical, sustainable, responsible and better bank...
Disturbing data released recently indicates that November 2012 was the 333rd consecutive month in which global temperatures were above the 20th century average. So will February...
One of the most common criticisms levelled towards green and ethical funds relates to performance – namely, you’re sacrificing a good rate of return by investing...
Jonathan Chilvers is an ethical investor. Through a child trust fund set up for his four-year-old daughter, his motivation is to ensure he’s doing his bit...
The government revealed yesterday that the controversial gas extraction technique, hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), would be restarted in the UK. Reaction has been mixed within the...