News from 0 November 2010 on edie

Business gains from emissions reporting says DEFRA

A new government report published today (November 30) finds that business gains from reporting greenhouse gas emissions.

Calls for compromise at COP 16

The 16th Climate Change Conference in Cancun opened yesterday with a speech from Mexican President Felipe Calderon.

Irish power prices drop as economy slows

New data released today (November 29) shows Ireland's power prices are among the cheapest in Europe.

Waste energy from power stations to heat homes

Waste heat from power stations and large industry could be used to heat family homes according to a team of scientists investigating the possibilities behind the scheme.

MOD water consumption reduced 11 years early

A water company which delivers water and wastewater services to Ministry of Defence sites has achieved water consumption reduction targets 11 years ahead of schedule.

100th company signs up to on pack recycling label

An on pack recycling label campaign has reached a huge milestone after signing up its 100th business.

Construction report on low carbon challenge

A report today from a construction industry working group set up by the government says that the industry faces a huge challenge to meet the low carbon agenda.

UK’s leading ecology team at RenewableUK

SLR Consulting's presence at this year's RenewableUK Conference (to be held in Glasgow between 2-4 November) is augmented by representatives from its recent acquisition, Andrew McCarthy Associates (AMA).

EXPERIENCED ECOLOGIST JOINS SLR CONSULTING

Experienced ecologist Duncan Murray has joined SLR Consulting as a Principal in the Ecology Team.

Thames Water issues ice grip shoes as cold weather bites

In what could be a first for the UK utility sector a water company is to issue its engineers with ice gripping shoes more commonly used in mountaineering.

COP16 just a ‘stepping stone’ for future meetings

United Nation's climate change talks get underway in Cancun today (November 29) with even the most optimistic observers hoping only that the talks will be a 'stepping stone' for future events.

Carbon tax to double in Ireland

As part of the tough austerity measures announced by the Irish government in its recovery package will be a huge hike in carbon tax.

Month: November 2010