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Jocelyn Timperley

Jocelyn Timperley joined BusinessGreen as a reporter in September 2015 and wrote daily news, features and analysis pieces for the site. 

Originally from Scotland, Jocelyn completed an MA in Science Journalism at City University London in June 2015. She also has a first class undergraduate master degree in environmental and sustainable chemistry from the University of Edinburgh.

Jocelyn left BuisnessGreen in December 2016. 

Articles by Jocelyn Timperley

Politics

Time for a greener Tube line? Mayor Khan bids to secure clean power for London Underground

Khan reveals application for new type of supply licence that would promote use of low carbon energy across the capital's public sector

clock 25 July 2016 • 2 min read

R&D

Distinctive 'CO2 fingerprint' could aid CCS deployment, say scientists

New study shows captured CO2 has an inherent chemical fingerprint depending on its source, making it easier to ensure gas is safely stored

clock 25 July 2016 • 2 min read

Policy

MPs call for clarity on future support for Scottish renewables industry, as report warns of £3bn cost impact

Scottish Affairs Committee warns subsidy cuts to renewables will have "disastrous" effect on jobs and investment in Scotland

clock 25 July 2016 • 6 min read

Automotive

Obama launches scheme to boost EV charging infrastructure

White House announces series of initiatives to boost the number of electric vehicle charging stations across the US

clock 22 July 2016 • 2 min read

Wind

Target powers up with wind energy in 60 Texan stores

Partnership with Starwood Energy Group will see discount retailer use 100 per cent wind power in 60 of its stores

clock 22 July 2016 • 2 min read

Automotive

Second-hand electric car availability soars over 600 per cent

Advertisements for second hand electric vehicles enjoy massive surge compared to 2014

clock 20 July 2016 • 1 min read

Policy

MPs accuse government energy efficiency schemes of wasting public money

Public Affairs Committee criticises "wildly optimistic" forecast of demand for Green Deal loans

clock 20 July 2016 • 6 min read

Risk

Heat stress is already impacting the bottom line - and it's only going to get worse

Labour productivity is already being hit by exposure to excessive temperatures, with the impact on the global economy set to reach£1.5tr by 2030

clock 19 July 2016 • 7 min read

Supply chain

Ford and Jose Cuervo team up to toast potential for tequila-based bioplastic

Auto giant announces partnership with leading drinks brand to use waste agave fibre as a novel sustainable material

clock 19 July 2016 • 2 min read

Legislation

United Utilities Water fined over 'serious and avoidable pollution incident'

Environment Agency dishes out total fines worth over £900,000 to United Utilities and contractor KMI +

clock 18 July 2016 • 2 min read