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WEEKLY NEWS ROUND UP

Greta Jonyniate | 24.09.11

We are excited to be supporting 350.org and the Moving Planet day of action. This Saturday don’t forget to bring your bike and join the campaign by becoming part of London's biggest bike aerial photo on 24th September, 12 noon to 3pm at Haggerston Park. Let’s raise awareness and build political support to move the planet away from fossil fuels. Read the full article HERE

Companies are abandoning nuclear in favour of renewables. Siemens is reportedly pulling out of the global nuclear power industry following the German government's decision to phase out the energy source by 2022. "The chapter for us is closed" said Peter Löscher, chief executive of Munich-based Siemens. The company is committed to the rapidly growing renewable energy sector, and will no longer build nuclear plants. You can read the full article HERE

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has also confirmed it is actively considering dropping its interest in building new nuclear power plants in the UK in order to increase its focus on renewable energy. An SSE spokesman told the Financial Times that "a review of our involvement in new nuclear is currently under way". He added that the company "expected to make an announcement shortly". You can read the full article HERE

U.S. solar industry now employs 100,000 people, grew 6.8% since August 2010. A new report highlights that the solar industry added over 6,700 jobs in the last 12 months alone. You can read the full article HERE
The Soil Association launched its first stand at London Fashion Week. The presence of organic fashion at the event marks a huge growth in the organic textiles market - which grew by 35% last year. Georgina Thomas, Soil Association spokesperson, said “By exhibiting our licensees’ products at this prestigious event we'll be showing buyers what is now possible in organic, and hope to increase demand for certified products.” Read the full article HERE

The most clicky story of the week:

Ethical living: What price sparkle?
You've just fallen in love with a sequined dress. But were they sewn on in a sweat shop?
(The Guardian)

Some other links we loved this week:
H&M plans to unveil collection of greener suppliers
Swedish clothing firm downplays impact of Greenpeace campaign against use of hazardous chemicals
(Business Green)

The A to Z of beauty baddies
The beneficial or otherwise nature of the beauty industry’s arsenal of additives has been a hot topic ever since it was first realised that parabens weren’t quite the boon they were thought to be.
(The Ecologist)

Top 7 green products to buy in 2011
Going green is not easy, you have to embrace it with all your heart and adopt it in every sphere of your life.
(Waste Management World)

5 earth-friendly things to do on a Sunday
Green tips
(The Alternative Consumer)
 

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