Today’s Queen’s speech highlighted Prime Minister David Cameron’s desire to tackle energy security measures and climate change, however expected plans to cut subsidies for onshore wind farms have not been included.
Trojan Battery, manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced that it is expanding its research and development capabilities with a new facility in Sligo, Ireland.
There are now over 14,000 Green Deal plans and applications worth a total of £50.3 million, according to figures published by the Green Deal Finance Company (GDFC).
The burning of fossil fuel attracts subsidies of US$5.3 trillion a year, the equivalent of 6.5% of global GDP, according to the latest report published by the IMF.
The University of Dundee has invested almost £70,000 in three new electric vans, an electric car and 12 electric bikes in order to cut its carbon footprint.
The Welsh Government has confirmed that it will enact a 2050 greenhouse gas emission target that will see the country reduce its emissions by 80% under its Environment Bill.
