New research has found that firms that invest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives see less risk in their stock prices during economic downturns, benefitting the...
Worsening weather conditions have forced an Australian icebreaker on its way to aid a Russian research ship trapped in the Antarctic to turn back, rescuers have...
Whilst two-thirds of the British population intellectually accepts the reality of manmade climate change, many deny some or all of the associated feelings and responsibilities needed...
New research has suggested that ambitious emissions reduction targets are needed now in order to make an impact and slow the pace of climate change. The...
Cardiovascular endurance in children has declined significantly across the world since 1975, new research has found. A study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions...
New research published in the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Metrological Society has explained that the global warming ‘pause’ is a result of gaps in the...
Unite, the UK’s biggest union, has launched a new credit union service in a bid to challenge payday lenders and other organisations that “[try] to make...
An alternative finance firm has said that businesses shouldn’t solely rely on banks if they want to grow and help drive the economy forward. Research across...
The ethics council of the Government Pension Fund of Norway (GPF) – the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund – should integrate into Norges Bank Investment Management...
The UK boasts the second largest market in Europe for socially responsible investment (SRI) retail funds, according to new analysis. Between June 2012 and June 2013,...
Global wealth reached an all time high in 2013 despite difficult economic conditions. However, the richest 1% own 46% of global assets demonstrating that inequality remains...
Helen Ghosh, director-general of the National Trust, has stated the organisation supports technologies that “harvest nature” rather than mines it. The comments follow Ghosh telling the...
New research has shown that global investment in climate change totalled $359 billion in 2012, roughly the same as the previous year. The figure falls far...
Despite a widespread campaign, a survey suggests only a small minority intend to switch their current account. Separate research suggested that the take up would be...
Several innovative UK technology companies have won a business opportunity to visit China to explore greener approaches to manufacturing. The six-day mission was organised by the...