EU Environment Ministers call for more ambitious ETS
EU Environment Ministers are calling for a more ambitious Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). In a discussion about the reform of the programme at the Environment Council earlier this week, they expressed...
View ArticleE.ON launches new business unit for EV charging stations
German utility E.ON has announced the creation of a new business unit to develop and expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Europe. It will join strong partners to provide EV drivers a...
View ArticleP&G hits energy target four years early
Procter & Gamble has announced it has achieved its energy reduction target four years early. The company, which is behind household brands including Tide, Gillete and Febreze, has reduced its...
View ArticleGovernment plans to ban microbeads next year
The UK government plans to ban the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products next year. Defra has launched a consultation which sets out its strategy to achieve the goal and...
View ArticleUK’s first wind investment to be included in tax-free ISA reaches nearly £1m
The first wind energy investment eligible to be held tax-free in an ISA (Individual Savings Account) has raised almost £1 million. It was launched on Monday by investment company Abundance and it has...
View ArticleVolkswagen to pay $225m over US emissions scandal
Car manufacturer Volkswagen has agreed to pay $225 million (£180m) to resolve claims from owners of vehicles affected by the emissions scandal. It has agreed with the United States Department of...
View ArticleScottishPower to give free energy on Christmas day
ScottishPower is offering customers credit to their energy accounts on Christmas day. Customers who have signed up to its new “Power Up” tariff will receive a £5 credit, giving them free energy on the...
View ArticleExxonMobil sees oil dominating energy as retired CEO becomes US Secretary of...
ExxonMobil expects oil will remain as the world’s primary energy by 2040. In its latest “Outlook for Energy: Journey to 2040”, it stated oil will meet 32% of global demand during the same period. The...
View ArticleUK & China to boost nuclear co-operation
The UK and China have agreed to work jointly to tackle climate change. That’s what Prime Minister Theresa May and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi agreed during a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Both...
View ArticleEU expects Ukraine to legislate on energy efficiency
The EU expects Ukraine to approve a law on energy efficiency. That’s according to Vice President of EU Commission in charge of Energy Union, Maros Sefcovic, who speaking in a conference about the...
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