Day: 17 June 2013

G8 summit agenda incites anger from green groups

This week's G8 summit will not involve discussions on climate change but will focus on the economy with talks on trade, tax compliance and transparency.

Energy efficiency could save NHS £35m

The NHS could make savings of £35m if nurses, doctors and hospital staff are encouraged to turn off unused equipment, switch off lights, and close hospital doors.

Climate change abroad bigger threat to UK business than domestic dangers

The impact of climate change abroad could pose a greater threat to UK businesses than domestic threats, according to new research.

Debate rages on as to why waste is such a dirty word

Waste and resource management professionals still have much to do if they are to move waste up the hierarchy and achieve community buy-in, according to industry experts.

Bristol picked as 2015 European Green Capital

Bristol City has been chosen as the 2015 European Green Capital, replacing Nantes in France who currently holds the title.

UN leader calls for ‘global response’ on World Day to Combat Desertification

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a collective global response to drought and a shift from crisis management to drought preparedness and resilience.

Diminishing water supply signals ‘time to reverse land degradation’

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has called attention to the risks of drought and water scarcity and the importance of sustaining healthy soils.

Targeted approach needed to motivate higher recycling levels

Councils and waste disposal authorities need to use different tactics and messages to encourage residents to do better on recycling, according to research published by the North London Waste Authority (NLWA).

Energy efficiency measures to add thousands to house values

Energy saving improvements could increase the value of properties in England by an average of 14%, according to new research released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

European EfW market soon to ‘peak’ as UK reaches saturation point

The waste-to-energy market is slowing down according to new research, which suggests that the commissioning of new capacity will decrease in the UK and across Europe from 2015 onwards.

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