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Sarah Okoh and Ifeoma Malo Agriculture is a primary economic activity amongst less industrialised countries, on the average, accounting for 30 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in those countries. The significant economic contribution of the agricultural sector has not yet resulted in a concomitant accumulation of widespread benefits for most rural inhabitants. Nigeria alone has a land area of 98.3 million hectares, with 74 million hectares good for farming. Yet, half of its arable land h...

Locations United Kingdom Changes in space law look set to create opportunities for businesses delivering clean technologies. The UK Government is consulting on its proposals now, making it an ideal time for firms with green expertise to look at how they can shape and capitalise on an environmentally conscious space sector. Green Technologies ready for take off Weve seen CleanTech gaining significant traction recently, with Teslas sales soaring in the UK Electric Vehicle market, Breakthr...

Further calls for improvements to the Green Homes Grant are being voiced, with NGOs and thinktanks issuing a letter to the Prime Minister and Chancellor on the subject.

Four industry associations have joined forces to urge the government to adopt a new plan to improve the beleaguered Green Homes Grant after finding 35% of installers are at risk of shutting up shop due to the scheme.

Ministers should cut VAT on repairs for electrical goods and green home improvements, to help people reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their everyday lives, an influential committee of MPs has urged. Funding for green home grants to install insulation and low-carbon heating, should also be restored to kickstart a “ green recovery” in the UK, said the environmental audit committee in a report on how to “grow back better” from the coronavirus...

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) is calling on the government to reverse the decision to not rollover unspent Green Homes Grant funding into 2021/22.

The Government wants charge point operators to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) no different to fuelling a petrol or diesel car.

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) expanded to include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) extended, announces DfT.

More than $55 million to support R&D on clean solutions in the energy, agricultural and resources sectorsOTTAWA, ON, Feb. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is making investments that will lay the groundwork for a stronger, greener and more resilient economy, which will create opportunities for all Canadians.

On January 28th, 2021, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduced its Climate Change Advisory Service, an evolution of the firm’s existing consulting services designed to deliver a holistic solution to business’ sustainability challenges and climate action. The service is the first of its kind, balancing strategic vision and road mapping with the implementation of tangible actions and technology. The fully integrated appro...