Day: 6 July 2009

Thames Ark highlights climate woes

The Bishop of London led a trip down the Thames on an 'Ark' this week in an effort to highlight the need for a tough line on climate change when world leaders sit down in Copenhagen to discuss how the international community should tackle carbon emissions.

Algae, local food and cycling to transform 21st century living

The Sustainable Development Commission has unveiled 19 'breakthrough ideas' that it believes have the most potential to revolutionise the way we live in the UK while reducing our environmental impact.

GCA awarded framework extension with United Utilities

The joint venture between Galliford Try, Costain and Atkins known as GCA has been awarded an extension to its AMP4 framework with United Utilities to cover the five-year AMP5 period starting in April 2010.

Eco-school opens on Anglesey

Green building techniques are at the heart of the design of a new school on the Welsh island of Anglesey.

Regulator joins push for green economy for Ireland

The Irish EPA says the investment it is making in home-grown technologies is helping to drive the conversion to a low-carbon economy.

South Korea to spend billions on energy efficiency

The Government of South Korea has announced a spending programme worth over $84bn to improve energy efficiency in the country.

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