Day: 18 February 2008

Labour Party: Undersea power line should be investigated

The Labour Party in Ireland wants a possible undersea route to be investigated for a new series of power lines in the north of the country, reports have suggested.

US reservoir could be dry by 2017

The United States' largest man-made lake and reservoir could run dry in less than 15 years as a result of climate change and water demand, a study has concluded.

South Africa should embrace green building

Plagued with power outages and rising energy bills, South Africa is looking to green building in an effort to tackle both - and reduce its carbon footprint.

Take the day off – so long as you use it to save the planet

The National Trust has told its workforce and volunteers - in excess of 50,000 individuals - to take the day off on February 29 and use it to do something to combat climate change.

Government ‘set to increase’ landfill levies again

The Government could be planning to further increase the levies imposed on rubbish dumped in landfill.

Carbon cutting threatens competitiveness, businesses claim

Government carbon cutting schemes will make the UK uncompetitive and add more costs than benefits.

Government policies ‘block supermarket sustainability’

Conflicting and poorly enforced Government policies and guidance are preventing the development of a sustainable food system in the UK, an independent advisory body has said.

Case study: How a modern office improved its energy efficiency

You've got a modern, well-insulated office with no drafts to plug and few obvious easy wins when it comes to cutting the energy bills and helping the environment. So where do you start?

Case Study: interest free loans can help small firms cut bills

For small businesses, ploughing capital into energy efficiency can seem daunting, with lengthy payback periods making investment seem impossible.

Keynote: better metering could save businesses millions

A Carbon Trust trial identified the potential to save 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 and save UK small businesses £300 million per year.

Comment – make tap water the norm in pubs and restaurants

It's an awkward moment - you ask for a glass of water and the waiter brings you a flashy-looking bottle with price tag to match. But according to environmentalists, we should be served tap water as standard unless we tell them otherwise.

Case Study: Energy performance drives garden centre design

Consulting engineers Silcock Dawson look at how to boost energy efficiency in garden centres

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