Day: 18 August 2009

Improved efficiency could cut world’s energy bill by 60%

Energy use in buildings could be slashed by over 60% by 2050 according to modeling carried out by a global organisation set up to promote sustainable development, but immediate action would be required from the construction sector to achieve this goal.

London traffic lights turn green

Energy saving LEDs are to replace inefficient lightbulbs in 3,500 London traffic lights, saving £200,000 per year in fuel bills.

Environmentalists challenge Bord na Mona’s ‘immunity from prosecution’

A legal loophole allowing a peat cutting business to pollute watercourses should be closed, according to environmentalists.

Bonn talks were bogged down by ‘huge texts’

The Bonn climate talks failed to make a major climate change breakthrough and threaten the success of Copenhagen later this year.

Chicago closes for the day

The US city of Chicago closed all non-essential services yesterday (17 August) in an effort to save money and natural resources.

Standard will help organisations climb CRC league table

Organisations that can demonstrate that they measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint could find themselves in a better starting position when the Carbon Reduction Commitment kicks in next year.

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