Female founders close gap in ‘green tech’ equity funding
Female founders in ‘green tech’ businesses are fast closing the equity funding gap, according to new research. Female representation accounts for just over a third of all businesses in the…
5G connectivity can ’empower people to restore our planet’
Six years on from the Paris Climate Accords and the world is still getting warmer. We are now seeing first-hand the impact of climate change – the floods and fires…
Future of Highlands strategy will put green energy revolution at heart
A new strategy for the Scottish Highlands was unveiled today with a focus on capitalising on its abundant natural assets to fuel a green economic recovery. Highland Council voted to…
Online advice service launched for ‘net zero’ green jobs of the future
A new online advice service has been launched to help Scots access the information, advice and skills “needed to thrive” in a net-zero economy. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy,…
Stonehaven energy firm develops ‘hidden’ electric vehicle charging points
A Stonehaven based-energy company has come up with a way of building almost invisible electric vehicle charging infrastructure – by sinking power points into the ground. Trojan Energy has developed…
Scotland’s ‘first’ eco-friendly Passivhaus primary school to be built
Scotland’s ‘first’ energy efficient primary school using a Scandinavian design methodology has been given the green light ahead of the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year. Council…