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Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB

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13 Jul 2015 Environment

Scrapping of zero carbon target risks investment, says CIOB

Responding to the Government's decision to not proceed with the zero carbon buildings policy, the Chartered Institute of Building says the decision will undermine the manufacturingbase.

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10 Jul 2015 Environment

How could HS2 Ltd lose 14 ancient woods?

After extensive research and 18 months of lobbying by the Woodland Trust, Government has finally admitted that a further 14 ancient woods are threatened by HS2, bringing the route-wide total from 83 to 97.

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08 Jul 2015 Environment

Deafening silence from Government on energy efficiency, says the FMB

The Government is refusing to address a major source of carbon emissions, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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03 Jul 2015 Environment

Badger culling to begin in Northern Ireland research project: BVA response

The Department for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has confirmed that badger culling will begin in the second year of the test, vaccinate or remove (TVR) wildlife intervention research project, as part of the overall bovine TB eradication strategy.

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02 Jul 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald appointed on Phase 2 of Singapore's Second National Climate Change Study

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Singapores National Environment Agency to examine the impacts of climate change on the countrys energy and telecommunication infrastructure.

30 Jun 2015 Environment

Kevin Hollinrake MP: Is Shale Gas exploration right for the UK and for my constituency?

Thirsk and Malton's newly elected Conservative MP has a parliamentary debate on Shale Gas today. He is concerned about the dangers and argues: 'the beauty of our countryside is North Yorkshire’s main asset and we must protect this at all costs'.

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29 Jun 2015 Environment

Carnegie Story Trail encourages visitors to hunt for treasure in the woods

A new trail has been created to help families explore the heritage of a Highland wood.

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26 Jun 2015 Environment

Scottish Government backs more consistent recycling collections

It has been announced that the Scottish Government is due to back more consistent household recycling schemes, through a zero waste taskforce in partnership with COSLA.

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23 Jun 2015 Environment

Sustainability must be incorporated into routine seismic design

Too often in earthquake engineering, sustainability considerations are sidelined in an effort to save time and money.

15 Jun 2015 Environment

Navitus Bay offshore wind farm would 'desecrate Dorset’s beautiful coastline'

Dorset South MP Richard Drax writes ahead of his adjournment debate on the Navitus Bay Wind Farm, which could potentially be located only nine miles off the Dorset coast.

09 Jun 2015 Environment

Diane Abbott MP: Dramatic action is necessary to tackle London’s lethal air

Labour's London Mayoral contender Diane Abbott writes ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on Air pollution in London.

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04 Jun 2015 Environment

EST reaction to European Court of Justice ruling on energy saving products

David Weatherall, Energy Saving Trust policy expert, comments on the EU ruling

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04 Jun 2015 Environment

Mott MacDonald designing Stonehaven flood protection scheme

Mott MacDonald is designing a 15 million flood protection scheme in Stonehaven, UK on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council.

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03 Jun 2015 Environment

Mott MacDonald and GSI make the case for building climate resilience

Mott MacDonald and Anglia Ruskin Universitys Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) have published a report making clear that building climate resilience is essential to future business survival and that doing so will also bring commercial opportunity.

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27 May 2015 Environment

Queen's Speech: Woodland Trust calls for swift action on natural environment

The Woodland Trust is calling for swift action on measures to protect and enhance the countrys natural environment despite the lack of legislation brought forward on the subject in the Queens Speech at the State Opening of Parliament this morning.

Ideal Queen's Speech: Prepare now for a low carbon energy system

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22 May 2015 Environment

Ideal Queen's Speech: Prepare now for a low carbon energy system

Ahead of the Queen's Speech, the Energy Technologies Institute calls for the introduction of an Energy Transition Bill.

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21 May 2015 Environment

British low carbon vehicle excellence showcased in Japan

Seven UK-based automotive businesses that have won funding from Innovate UK, the UKs innovation experts, have headed to Japan to exhibit low carbon technology at the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Engineering Conference 2015.

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21 May 2015 Environment

ETI appoints Pale Blue Dot Energy consortium to deliver a new CCS storage appraisal project funded by DECC

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has selected a consortium led by Aberdeen-based consultancy Pale Blue Dot Energy to deliver a project which will identify the next phase of sites deep under the seabed in UK waters to store CO2 emissions from coal and gas power stations and heavy industry plants.

Underground hydrogen gas storage could help meet UK’s growing energy demand, new report finds

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20 May 2015 Environment

Underground hydrogen gas storage could help meet UK’s growing energy demand, new report finds

Storing hydrogen underground and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help to meet the UK’s growing energy demands in the future, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute.

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20 May 2015 Environment

Storing hydrogen underground in salt caverns and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help meet future UK peak energy demands, according to the ETI

Storing hydrogen deep underground in salt caverns and converting it into a reliable, affordable, flexible power source could help meet the UKs future peak energy and load following demands, according to a new report published by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).

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19 May 2015 Environment

Study highlights ways to boost weather and climate predictions

Long range weather forecasts and climate change projections could be significantly boosted by advances in our understanding of the relationship between layers of the Earths atmosphere - the stratosphere and troposphere.

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12 May 2015 Environment

Record turnout for GGF meeting

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) enjoyed a record attendance for a specialist group meeting when 58 delegates attended the Joint Conservatory Association and Window and Door Group on 30th April at Solihull in the West Midlands.

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30 Apr 2015 Environment

CIEH welcomes Supreme Court ruling on air pollution

Following the news that the UK Supreme Court has ordered the Government to deliver new plans to cut illegal levels of air pollution in Britain by the end of the year, Howard Price, Lead Policy Officer for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), said:

The political climate changes: next government urged to put the environment first

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24 Apr 2015 Environment

The political climate changes: next government urged to put the environment first

As the general election draws near, Head of Public Affairs at the World Wide Fund for Nature Ben Stafford calls on future policy makers to prioritise environmental issues and and commit to tackling climate change