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Book review: How Germany’s energy revolution solves more than just climate change

The first chapter of Energy Democracy is titled ‘Energiewende: The Solution to More Problems than Climate…

Southern Co-operative gives £10,000 boost to local wildlife project

Endangered of birds and animals in Twyford have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a £10,…

How the Co-op Group is cutting out waste packaging through a ‘circular economy’

The Co-op Group is to share its experience in moving from the “make, use, dispose” model to…

Hawaiian island energy co-op steps up drive for renewables

A Hawaiian utility co-op is aiming to produce 70% of its energy from renewables by 2030. The…

Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative

Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…

The potential of co-ops for waste pickers in the recycling sector in Turkey

There are many layers to city life. Peel back one layer in any Turkish city and…

Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK

Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…

Nigerian farmers’ co-ops receive food security government grants

Four farmers’ co-operative societies in the Nigerian state of Lagos have received grants totalling 8m Nigerian…

Flawed public perception of onshore wind sparks charity campaign

Analysis of British press coverage spanning five years shows articles are largely negative about wind power…

Danish co-op to exclude chemicals from own-brand products

A Danish co-op is to phase out 12 groups of substances and chemicals from its own-label…

Armenia creates over 50 co-op farms as part of a €25m EU scheme

As many as 53 new co-operatives have been established in Armenia as part of a European…

NIMBYism, co-operatives and Germany’s Energy Transition

The number of energy co-operatives in Germany has grown from eight to over 800 in a…