Belief in manmade climate change at 10-year high

Jan 29, 2015 Vicky Ellis Policy & Legislation 0

The British public’s belief in manmade climate change rose significantly last year to its highest level since 2005, finds a study released today. The study by Cardiff University looked at public...

Scotland awards £2.86m to tackle climate change

Jan 27, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance, Sustainability & Environment 0

Community-led projects in Scotland aimed at tackling climate change have been awarded £2.86 million. It is part of the Climate Challenge Fund, which provides funding for community projects that...

US and India pledge to promote clean energy

Jan 26, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Smart Data, Sustainability & Environment 0

The US and India have pledged to boost co-operation in tackling climate change and promoting clean energy. US President Barack Obama – during his recent visit to India – and Indian Prime...

Green bonds hit ‘record $36.6bn in 2014′

Jan 26, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance, Sustainability & Environment 0

A record $36.6 billion (£24.3bn) worth of green bonds were issued last year, according to a new report. Data released by the Climate Bonds Initiative reveal 73 different issuers made up the market...

Climate change ticks Doomsday Clock closer to midnight

Jan 23, 2015 Vicky Ellis Sustainability & Environment 0

The risk of “global catastrophe” is apparently closer than ever now the hand of the Doomsday Clock now pointing at three minutes to midnight. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists which counts 17...

Global climate fund hits $10bn goal

Dec 10, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance, Sustainability & Environment 0

An international fund aimed at helping developing nations adapt to climate change has reached the $10 billion (£6.4bn) target. It follows a surprise contribution from Australia, which pledged to...

Bristol crowned European Green Capital 2015

Dec 09, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 0

Bristol is now officially the greenest city in the European Union. It is the first in the UK to be given the European Green Capital status since the award was launched in 2008. The European...

Amber Rudd barred from climate change talks

Dec 08, 2014 Taryn Nixon Energy Efficiency, Policy & Legislation 0

Energy and Climate Change Minister Amber Rudd has been barred by her government from attending the COP climate change talks in Peru this week. Michael Gove, Commons Chief Whip barred Ms Rudd who was...

Majority of Brits want global climate action

Nov 24, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Policy & Legislation, Sustainability & Environment 0

Nearly three quarters (73%) of Britons want world leaders to urgently agree a global deal on climate change, according to a new survey. Latest poll results published by DECC also reveal 72% of people...

UK pledges £720m to international climate fund

Nov 20, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance, Sustainability & Environment 0

The UK has committed up to £720 million to an international fund to help developing nations adapt to climate change. The Green Climate Fund will target poor countries in an effort to help them...