The plug-in car grant will remain in place until October 2017 at the very least, the UK government has confirmed. This means that anyone looking to buy an electric or plug-in hybrid car can apply to the government to cover…
Rainforest and education: the key to fighting climate change
Earth Day is the grand-daddy of awareness days. It’s been going since 1970 and is celebrated in 192 countries. The theme this year is ‘Climate Literacy’ which chimes very well with our friends at Cool Earth. With Fuel Card Services…
Why education is key in saving the world’s rainforest
For the children in Gadaisu, the trip to secondary school is no leisurely jaunt. The nearest school house in Fife Bay is a staggering six-hour hike. With the cost of boarding, it’s no wonder parents can’t afford to put their…
Swapping skills in the Amazon
The journey from Cool Earth’s Asháninka partnership in eastern Peru to the Awajún in the north takes two and a half days. It involves a boat, a plane, and two long bus journeys. But, for a group of five men…
Uber’s London fleet flags down 100 more electric vehicles
Uber will add 100 electric vehicles (EVs) to its London fleet after a successful trial that saw more than 35,000 customers ride in an EV over just three months. More than 50 EVs took to the streets of the capital…
