House Pod will deliver affordability with less carbon

It may not look like much, but it won't cost much either – and the House Pod, according to its makers, will cost less in terms of carbon as well.

Government defends carbon offsetting in face of Friends of the Earth report

The Government has defended carbon offsetting in the face of a damning report by Friends of the Earth, which has described the practice as a "con".

Heat from underground rocks to power Eden Project

In what would be the first installation of its type in the UK, the Eden Project in Cornwall is looking to establish a power plant that would draw the heat from granite rocks deep underground to turn into electricity and heat to power the visitor attraction and education centre.

More green training needed for tradespeople

Green body the Energy Saving Trust has launched a campaign today to highlight the green skills gap in the trades and to improve training and standards for the housing sector on energy efficiency.

Shetland seeks planning permission for largest community wind farm

In what would mark the largest community wind farm, the Shetland Islands have submitted a planning application for a 150-turbine wind farm to the Scottish Government.

Rail improvements in West Midlands will take thousands of lorries off the roads

The completion of a £2.7 million project in the West Midlands to connect a freight terminal to the main rail arteries in the region, will take thousands of lorry loads of freight off the roads, cut carbon emissions and safeguard more that 100 jobs.

World’s first mixed plastic recycling plant will turn waste into plywood

The world’s first mixed plastic recycling plant is to open in Luton, creating 60 new jobs and processing 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste that would otherwise go to landfill.

ScottishPower launches UK’s first carbon capture prototype

ScottishPower has 'switched on' a prototype carbon capture unit as part of its plans to develop the UK's first commercial scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Longannet Power Station in Fife in Scotland.

Campaign calls on businesses to promote seasonal fruit and vegetables

A new campaign is calling on retailers, stall holders, pubs, restaurants and cafes nationwide to start promoting fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best.

Balancing act: can the Government deliver a workable CRC?

As the third and final phase of consultation on the Carbon Reduction Commitment draws to a close, many businesses and organisations are still pondering how it is going to work. Louise Bateman reports.

Thinking Green: Ellen MacArthur on recycling

Being naturally drawn to anything related to the sea and the maritime environment, the new international regulations concerning ship dismantling have caught my interest, because I believe this issue can help us understand the bigger picture.