Uptake on the rise, but renewable energy potential still not being met, say farmers
The finding has come out of an exclusive survey – thought to be the most comprehensive of its kind in the UK – which involved gathering opinion on farm-based renewable energy from nearly 700 farmers across the country. The ‘Farm as Power Station’ research, involving Nottingham Trent University, Forum for the Future and Farmers Weekly, […]
Forest industry figures recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours
Dr. Robert McIntosh CBE, received his Honour for services to forestry. He was appointed Director of Environment and Forestry Directorate at the Scottish Government in February this year. In this role he is responsible for policy on forestry, environmental quality, research and analysis, drinking water and sponsorship of Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. McIntosh is also […]
Biogas shows potential to build on climate change progress
Responding to the release of the Committee on Climate Change’s 2013 annual progress report Charlotte Morton, chief executive, ADBA, said: “In difficult economic times, it’s the sustainable economy which is forging ahead: green businesses are outgrowing the rest of the economy and the AD industry alone grew by almost 50% last year. Our industry is […]
LEAF receives global recognition from ISEAL
Becoming an associate member of ISEAL recognises that LEAF is committed to embracing credible practices, such as transparency and accountability, and improving with like-minded peers in its efforts to deliver sustainable farming on a global scale through the LEAF Marque assurance scheme. Associate membership is an important step to gaining full membership in ISEAL and […]
Be a bee scientist in your own back garden, thanks to new app
Launched today, Bee-friend your Garden has been developed by international environmental organisation Earthwatch in an exciting new partnership with Waitrose and The Crown Estate. The app invites its users to become “citizen scientists” in what could be the biggest pollinator study ever. Numbers and types of insects seen on the bushes and flowers in […]
NatWest renewables team takes home top award
The team was selected unanimously by judges who applauded their dedication to training staff, at the annual event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association on Friday. Following the launch of the Renewable Energy Team in 2011, the bank has specially trained over 300 managers looking after small and medium sized businesses across the UK. The […]
Office of the Prince of Wales and Duchy of Cornwall to receive UK’s first Green Gas Certificates
UK’s first Green Gas Certificates to be presented tonight The Office of the Prince of Wales and The Duchy of Cornwall will receive the UK’s first Green Gas Certificates tonight at the annual awards dinner of the Renewable Energy Association (REA) [1]. The non-profit Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS), operated by Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd […]
ADBA welcomes energy entrepreneurs fund
Responding to DECC’s announcement for £19M available to support innovative products in energy efficiency, storage and low carbon generation, Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive, ADBA said: “There is a huge amount of innovation across the AD sector, and programmes such as the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund which support this are very welcome. “New AD technology will help […]
Plant breeders highlight key role of biodiversity
The UK is host to a number of internationally significant seed bank collections, whose combined resources include many thousands of wild species, landraces and obsolete cultivars dating back many decades, as well as more recent ‘conservation’ types and modern elite varieties. Britain’s leading seed bank collections include the Commonwealth Potato Collection at the James Hutton […]
