The German city of Hamburg narrowly avoided disaster on May 1, when a freighter ship caught fire whilst moored at a wharf in the city centre. It later emerged that the vessel had several tons of radioactive material and explosives among its cargo. read more...

Last week marked a milestone for small yet energy-smart Wadebridge in Cornwall, which is in the running for a national green award after the market town was selected as a finalist in the run up to the 2013 Ashden Awards. read more...

Controversy around Britain's energy industry will intensify on Monday amid revelations that the former head of a low-tax-paying power provider has been hired to help oversee HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and a warning that a new price regime demanded by the regulator, Ofgem, could still mean consumers paying £55m more a year than they should. read more...

Ministers have chosen to ignore warnings that residential and commercial property should not be built too close to the UK's nuclear plants. Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show that the government rejected advice from the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), regarding the lessons to be learned following Japan's Fukushima disaster. read more...

Under cover of the Easter holiday weekend, the Brazilian government quietly released deforestation figures showing an increase in deforestation for the first time in five years. These numbers were gleaned by using the DETER rapid response satellite system, a system that provides estimates of deforestation rates every month. read more...

A major energy supplier has entered into an innovative deal with Peterborough Council to roll out energy efficiency measures in the city. The council’s cabinet approved a strategic partnership with British Gas recently to undertake a project worth up to £20 million. read more...