Day: 5 June 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Air pollution impacts good argument to achieve global CO2 deal

The impact of air pollution on human health and ecosystems can be a convincing argument to drive global decarbonisation and to lower CO2 emissions, says John van Aardenne.

Government encourages cleaner local buses with £5m funding

The Government has announced that it will put up £5m of funding for towns and cities in England to help reduce pollution from local buses.

VIDEO: Food and drink manufacturers urged to embrace responsible water use

A video which highlights the importance of water stress to food and drink manufacturers has been released to mark the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s World Environment Day.

In conversation with Eurostar’s Peter Bragg

This week we catch-up with Eurostar's head of environment and energy, Peter Bragg, on why we should all take European high-speed rail instead of short-haul flights and why consumer engagement in environmental issues has declined.

Climate change floods on the rise as central Europe lies submerged

Recent floods in central Europe are likely to increase for several reasons including climate change, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).

MRF training modules set to plug operational skills gap

A series of dedicated training packages for materials recycling facilities (MRF) managers has been launched in respond to growing demand for plant commissioning and operating skills.

Can cradle-to-cradle go global?: Interview with Walter Stahel

He invented the phrase 'cradle-to-cradle' and is widely regarded as one of the world's most eminent thinkers on the circular economy. Walter Stahel gives an insightful appraisal of this highly aspirational concept to Daan Elffers

Why ‘sticky’ groups may be the cause of our energy woes

In light of the slew of recent UK cover-up scandals: 1, 2. And, more specifically criticisms directed at Government energy policy, this month€™s piece is written to highlight the easy mistakes we (the trusting public) can make when buying into a group acceptance, when scandalous acts are all too often hidden from view in the name of straight jacketed policies.

Decarbonisation target still on the cards as hopes turn to House of Lords

MPs yesterday narrowly voted not to include an amendment in the third reading of the energy bill that will commit the UK to a near- carbon free power sector by 2030.

Nestlé builds on Buxton bottle recycling with educational pilot

Nestlé Waters is set to expand its Buxton Natural Mineral Water bottle recycling scheme in the Derbyshire town where it produces the bottled products.

London schools to benefit from interest free energy efficiency loans

Schools in London could save £32m and cut carbon emissions by more than 125,000 tonnes over the next ten years under a new scheme, launched today by the Mayor Boris Johnson.

Resource Revolution marches on to spread best practice

Following a highly successful six-month campaign, the Resource Revolution will build on its momentum with more exclusive research and debate.

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