Greener Business News

David Cameron unveils green business future

Encouraging the growth of new green businesses will be at the heart of Conservative Party economic policy. »

Clean power for Volvo

Clean Air Power a developer of dual-fuel combustion technology, signed a letter of intent with Volvo Powertrain to incorporate its Dual-FuelTM technology into Volvo Truck engines. »

2009 is crunch year for climate change

In a year which saw the creation of the new Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), the UK is continuing to lead the world in securing a clean, affordable energy supply and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. »

Manchester congestion bid cost £20m

The cost of preparing the failed bid for the Greater Manchester Congestion Charge was more than £20m, new figures released by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) have revealed. »

Features/Analysis

SMEs can be sustainable

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) says that it is not just large businesses who can be sustainable and responsible. »

Biomass the key to growth says report

In one region of England, biomass is seen as critical to future economic growth. »

The real cost of bottled water

Over two billion litres of bottled water are sold in the UK every year - enough to fill the new Wembley Stadium twice over. What’s more, consumption of bottled water is doubling every five years in Britain, and only one in five plastic bottles is recycled. »

A raft of legislation

Stephen Cirell, head of the local government group at law firm Eversheds offers a quick guide to the various bills on climate change that are currently heading through Parliament. »

Cold Comfort

Believe it or not global oil and gas prices are falling. But this isn't likely to feed through to significant cost reductions in the UK. »

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