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Entry now open for Sustainability Leaders Awards 2012
With a brand new name, a brand new venue and brand new categories, the Sustainability Leaders Awards, formerly the Awards for Environmental Excellence, are now open for entry.
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CBI calls for green tax reform and CRC to be scrapped
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling on the chancellor George Osborne to reduce the burden on businesses by reforming the UK's environmental taxes and ditching the carbon reduction commitment (CRC)....
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Government says renewables and efficiency 'vital' to energy security
The Government seeks to improve the UK's energy security by making it more resilient, diverse and energy efficient, it announced today (February 22). ...
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Plan A underpins rise in brand value for Marks & Spencer
Plan A has helped secure Marks & Spencer's position as the second most valuable retail brand in the UK according to an index survey released yesterday (February 21). ...
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Santander, BBVA and APG join Carbon Disclosure Project call
European financial giants Banco Santander, BBVA and APG have become the latest signatories to join the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) call for cost-effective greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. ...
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Northern Ireland aims to be world leader in carbon reduction
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Alex Attwood has called on the country to step up to the challenge of becoming a world leader in carbon reduction. ...
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UPDATED: Government appeals Supreme Court FITs decision
Decc has submitted an appeal to the Supreme Court opposing a ruling which found its proposed plans to cut Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) subsides were unlawful....
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Wave Hub set to host offshore floating wind turbines
The world's largest wave energy test site Wave Hub could act as a platform for offshore
floating wind turbines under plans announced today (February 21) by the Energy
Technologies Institute (ETI). ...
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ExxonMobil lands £2.8m fine for failing to report CO2
Oil giant ExxonMobil has been slapped with a fine of £2.8m for failing to report carbon dioxide emissions of 33,000 tonnes from its chemical plant in Fife, Scotland. ...
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Devon fish market installs solar energy system
Brixham Fish Market in Devon has installed a solar energy system to provide low-carbon heating and hot water as part of the site's multi-million redevelopment project. ...
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Features
Lighting up energy savings in warehouses
One of the greatest energy consumers in warehouses is lighting so how can consumption be easily and cost effectively lowered, Contrac Lighting managing director Anne Shone looks at the issue. ...
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An energy review of 2012 - 12 months early
At a time when everyone takes stock of the past year's achievements and prospects for the future, Energy Technologies Institute chief executive officer, David Clarke, likes to do things a little differently as he writes for edie energy. ...
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The RO Consultation a resource(ful) approach?
Advanced Plasma Power chief executive, Rolf Stein, writes for edie energy on the Renewable Obligation consultation which closes this month. ...
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The practical approach to cleaner energy
CNBC's morning show Squawk Box host and Energy Opportunities ringmaster, Geoff Cutmore, writes for edie energy on the visions of three key thought leaders in delivering cleaner energy across the globe. ...
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Top tips for environmental graduates looking to land their first role
Despite the challenges of the on-going economic situation, environmental roles are rapidly emerging and evolving as businesses move from simply greening their operations to strategically greening the whole organisation writes Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) development ma...
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Voltage optimisation: an overview
New to voltage optimisation? EMSc (UK) managing director, Dr Alex Mardapittas, designer of the voltage optimisation system Powerstar, gives edie users an overview of the technology. ...
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B&Q turns old terraced home into a concept 'eco house'
edie's sister publication DIY Week reporter, Rachel Hunter, takes a look at B&Q's house of the future. ...
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Magazines
Why councils should commit to collecting trade waste
Councils are well placed to help businesses become more resourceful with waste. Susanne Baker looks at the business recycling and waste services commitment
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Glasgow flood defences effort makes difference
A complex partnership is reaping the rewards of integrated surface water management in Glasgow. MWH programme manager, Jeremy Osborne explains ...
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Waste sector urged not to leave safety behind
The fast-moving waste sector with its hi-tech advances could leave health and safety issues in the shadows, warns David Gilliver...
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Power from nuclear paste
@tomwhite101 recently asked my opinion on this Guardian article on nuclear waste. It’s an interesting topic and after a few attempts to condense an opinion into 140 characters there was a blog piece afoot.
So – nuclear waste could be use......
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Blowing the cap off benefits
It’s common knowledge that religion and politics are topics best avoided in polite conversation. It seems that another subject is fast joining the taboo list round the dinner table, if the online response to a recent article in The Daily Telegr......
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Government and business in the ring for a FITS Fight
The Government’s attempts to cut small-scale solar panel subsidies have failed this week, as the Court of Appeal ruled the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is acting unlawfully by cutting Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) before the end of i......
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Energy Events
Sustainable Business (SB) - The Event
22/05/2012 to 24/05/2012
NEC, Birmingham
Sustainable Business (SB) - The Event the UK’s show case exhibition and conference with the sustainability agenda at its core.... read more
NEC, Birmingham
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National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX)
22/05/2012 to 24/05/2012
NEC, Birmingham
NEMEX 2012 will showcase the latest advances in renewable energy products, energy management systems, and energy efficient technologies.... read more
NEC, Birmingham
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Greenbuild Expo 2012
09/05/2012 to 10/05/2012
Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX
Opening from 09:30-16:00 both days and is FREE to attend.Visitor feedback from the 2011 event has been enormously positive, praising the extent of... read more
Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX
Opening from 09:30-16:00 both days and is FREE to attend.Visitor feedback from the 2011 event has been enormously positive, praising the extent of... read more
A 40 year old plant was due for renewal anyway and is probably not at the forefront of technology. Rising energy prices and ...
Advocating putting the paper section in the bin? Where it can go into landfill and create methane! Not green just gimmicky.
That a Dyson system would perform best was a foregone conclusion in this study. What about the cloth towel dispenser (change...
I agree with Simon Roberts that citizens need to be involved more in delivering renewable energy. Having just completed an M...
Good news on sustainability promises but what about the alleged kidnapping, torture and murder of union leaders trying to imp...