Day: 14 September 2009

Nottingham schools ‘biggest ever’ carbon emissions cut

Two Nottingham schools have achieved the biggest ever carbon emissions cuts through renewable integration ever, according to the firm carrying out improvements on campus.

UK legislation lagging behind Irish on FOG

The United Kingdom needs a change in legislation to tackle the problem of Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG).

Commercial buildings get green makeover to boost value

American local government is pushing a boom in green retrofits, according to the latest research.

Space tourist to highlight water issues on Earth

A Canadian billionaire who has paid $35m to hitch a ride with the Russian space programme plans to use his trip to highlight global water issues.

Cold War nuclear bunker converted into green data centre

A nuclear bunker in Stockholm has been transformed into a data storage centre which boasts a range of green credentials.

Use brownfield sites for allotments, councils urged

A think tank focusing on local government is calling on councils to turn over publicly-owned brownfield sites for allotments.

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