Planners and developers reminded of new green standards for new homes Planners and developers reminded of new green standards for new homes Planning applications from beginning of September must meet Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
UK businesses urged to prepare for climate change risks and opportunities UK businesses urged to prepare for climate change risks and opportunities Only 23 per cent of businesses have started to do something about climate change, survey finds.
Renewable energy ban lifted Renewable energy ban lifted Local authorities across England and Wales could make up to £100m a year.
Three Welsh community centres take on Climate Change Challenge Three Welsh community centres take on Climate Change Challenge Centres will compete to find innovative and fun ways to cut their carbon footprint.
UK citizens want greater access to UK data, study shows UK citizens want greater access to UK data, study shows 68 per cent of respondents do not believe the information currently available provides real value to them.
Manchester housing block to use renewable power Manchester housing block to use renewable power Solar panel use to contribute to Manchester's aim of 41 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2020.
Swansea's Urban Village to benefit from £600,000 funding Swansea's Urban Village to benefit from £600,000 funding Regeneration project to include new office spaces, parking access and high quality retail units.
£1.4m funding boost for tidal power device in Wales £1.4m funding boost for tidal power device in Wales Money will go towards a feasibility study to develop DeltaStream technology.
The Barclays Cycle Hire scheme launched in London The Barclays Cycle Hire scheme launched in London 24/7 initiative allows bicycles to be hired for short trips around the capital.
People to be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises People to be given the power to veto excessive council tax rises New power to replace top-down council tax capping by Whitehall.
