Day: 16 November 2012

BIS: Building skills for a green economy

The Green Economy Team at the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) sets out a clear business case for kitting out a new generation of skilled workers in sustainable resource management

Circular economy

Davey promises energy bill will include heat initiatives

Ed Davey has claimed that emissions and renewables targets in Britain will not be met without the support of low-carbon heat.

Customers ‘demanding action’ on environmental issues

Retailer's are leading the way in environmental and ethical standards but those in the sector could be doing more, says Marks & Spencer's (M&S) Adam Elman.

Sellafield faces prosecution over landfilling radioactive waste

The owners of the Sellafield nuclear plant are to be prosecuted over allegations that the company sent low-level radioactive waste to a landfill site.

Taking stock of climate change

As long as the Government favours navel-gazing over hard action on climate change, the UK risks becoming a global laughing stock as international targets are missed, says Duncan Everett.

Energy

Minister commends Northern Irish water scheme

Two water and sewage improvement schemes in the Keady area of County Armagh, amounting to £7.7m, have been commended by the Government.

London 2012 praised for ‘medal winning’ waste performance

Waste management operations at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games offered a valuable opportunity for spectators to observe sustainability in practice, according to an independent review.

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