German grid blinded by the light
Can you ever have too much clean energy? Germany has discovered that you can. And, unfortunately, it’s not likely
Dan Ilett
Can space tourism be green?
More cars, more planes, more ships all mean more pollution and more climate-impacting emissions. So it seems obvious that
Get set for Green Strategy 2010
Green business initiatives launched today can lead to a competitive advantage tomorrow, and Green Strategy 2010 is aimed at helping
UK spending cuts short-sighted
The recent government Spending Review has seen a relatively positive response from the green technologies industry. However, there is concern
Simple changes boost efficiency
The choices consumers make today are increasingly likely to include a green alternative, such as more energy-efficient computing and
In eco-impact, CFLs are greenest
Are compact fluorescent light-bulbs (CFLs) really as eco-friendly as advertised? There remain plenty of people who are still
Investors: Beware of hidden water risks
In yet another sign that there’s a risky disconnect between real environmental conditions and business perceptions, a new report
When green partners don't play ball
A globalised low-carbon economy works only when everyone on the team plays ball. When they don’t, as we’
Thumbs up, down for UK spending
In its Spending Review announced today, the UK government outlined a programme of deep and wide-ranging budget cuts across
Ignoring nature carries steep price
Businesses and governments that don’t include the value of nature’s services to humanity are ignoring potential trillion-dollar
Battery death starts at nanoscale
Why do batteries lose their ability to hold a charge as they age? New research suggests the slow death of
GE: Millions of $ for greener refrigeration
GE plans to invest nearly a half-billion dollars to create four new design and manufacturing centres for refrigerations technologies