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Climate risk “too great to stop here” says Davey

Apr 14, 2014 Vicky Ellis Coal, Gas & Oil, Sustainability & Environment 0

The world must push on with sweeping changes to its traditional energy use, Energy Secretary Ed Davey said yesterday echoing calls from the UN’s body for climate change research. Speaking after the...

World must triple low carbon energy to avoid climate change – UN

Apr 14, 2014 Vicky Ellis Low Carbon, Sustainability & Environment 2

The world must triple or nearly quadruple the amount of zero and low carbon energy it uses to avoid devastating climate change. That’s the conclusion of a UN report released over the weekend which...

£1.5m boost for community climate projects

Apr 04, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 0

Community groups taking action against climate change are to benefit from an extra £1.5 million, the Scottish Government has announced. It will boost the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) – which...

EU provides €200m to help India combat climate change

Apr 03, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Energy Efficiency, Sustainability & Environment 0

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €200 million (£165.5m) loan to finance projects that will help mitigate climate change in India. India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited...

Government and BBC ‘not communicating climate science clearly’

Apr 02, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 0

The Government has been criticised for failing to communicate the science behind climate change “clearly and effectively” to the public. The Science and Technology Committee believes the...

Climate change report must act as ‘wake-up call’

Mar 31, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 0

The latest UN report warning about the catastrophic consequences of climate change must act as a “wake-up call” to take action. That’s the view of the head of The Climate Group, who believes...

UN warns world is unprepared for climate change risks

Mar 31, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 0

The world is already seeing the devastating effects of climate change but is “ill-prepared” for the potential risks, a major UN report has said. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...

New climate innovation centre launched in Ethiopia

Mar 28, 2014 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability & Environment 1

A new climate innovation centre which aims to help jumpstart clean technology and climate-smart ventures has been launched in Ethiopia. Called the Ethiopia Climate Innovation Center (ECIC), it is...

Europe’s mayors called on to tackle climate change

Mar 21, 2014 Vicky Ellis Sustainability & Environment 0

European mayors are being asked to put their gold bling to good use – by pledging to help their cities prepare for climate change. EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard launched the...

Leaked UN report fears food crisis from climate change

Mar 18, 2014 Vicky Ellis Sustainability & Environment 0

Climate change could spark more violence, mass migration across Asia and lead to a crisis in food supply according to a draft UN report seen by the Independent. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...

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ELN Easy Guide to the Big Six

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Energy & Sustainability Management in F & B – Webinar

Mar 17, 2014 0
Reducing Costs & Increasing Profit Margins The Food & Beverage (F&B) industry leads the way in development and deployment of sustainability programmes. F&B firms have improved the efficiency of their...
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Guest Blog: Wayne Mitchell on energy procurement

Apr 17, 2014 0
Budget control versus procurement protocol In today’s energy market, the advantages of hedging your supply requirements for the long-term cannot be over-stated. Gone are the days when you could risk signing a contract...
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