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By WWF
All political parties must give a lead on the environment
WWF-UK has called on all political parties to take a strong leadership role in ensuring that the environment is a key consideration in policy making.
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By Energy Technologies Institute
Tidal stream energy has the potential to compete on cost with other low carbon sources, but wave energy needs radical innovation
ETI publishes insights on the future competitiveness of tidal stream and wave energy
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Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF 'UK Infrastructure need more focus on energy efficiency'
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) attended the UK Infrastructure Conference on the 3rd February at the Institute of Civil Engineers in Westminster and called for politicians and policy makers to put more emphasis on energy efficiency with regards to UK infrastructure construction projects.
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By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF briefs MPs in Green Deal and Trading Standards Commons debate
Following a number of complaints regarding Green Deal providers, Chloe Smith MP raised the issue in a debate in the House of Commons. Prior to the debate the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) briefed Ms. Smith and other MPs on;
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By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF calls for 'meaningful' incentives and review of energy eficiency schemes
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has called for a review and overhaul of the Governments energy efficient schemes following the latest Green Deal and ECO (Energy Company Obligation) statistics which show only 64 windows have been installed (under Green Deal) since the scheme started in 2013.
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By WWF
Improve the Budget to safeguard the UK’s economic future, says WWF-UK
A smarter approach to the UK's annual Budget, that takes account of the value of the natural environment and responds to global threats and opportunities from natural resource scarcity and climate change, would promote greater resilience and generate substantial benefits to the UK economy and businesses, WWF-UK claims today.
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By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald study identifies need for new policies to address integration of variable renewables
A study by Mott MacDonald has concluded that new policies are required for the successful integration of variable renewable energy (VRE) technologies into markets and power systems. The study found that while many of these technologies can provide the additional benefit of promoting efficient markets, policy makers will need to tailor their interventions to suit their country specific factors.
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By Law Commission
The final day of the Triffids
New powers to eradicate damaging foreign plants and animals will soon come into effect after receiving Royal Assent.
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By Law Commission
A new approach to controlling invasive non-native plants and animals
New powers to control and eradicate invasive non-native plants and animals are introduced as the Infrastructure Act 2015 receives Royal Assent, giving effect to reforms recommended by the Law Commission.
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By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Concern at u-turn on fracking protections in Infrastructure Bill
CPRE has today expressed disappointment that the Government has gone back on its previous commitment and chosen not to implement amendments ensuring greater safeguards on fracking in the Infrastructure Bill.
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By Energy Technologies Institute
The next decade is critical if the UK is to have an affordable, low carbon energy system by 2050 – ETI report
ETI publishes insights into how the UK needs to prepare for a transition to a low carbon energy system
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By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF ahead of Chloe Smith MP Westminster Hall debate
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is concerned but not surprised that Ms Smiths constituents are raising concerns regarding the authenticity of Green Deal providers and has also received reports questioning the legitimacy of not just Green Deal providers, but also Green Deal Assessors and companies installing Green Deal measures.
Public opinion now 'waking up' to air quality risks
Environment
By Baroness Ludford
Public opinion now 'waking up' to air quality risks
Former MEP and Lib Dem peer Baroness Ludford writes about how public attitude on air quality is finally changing
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By European Parliament
We need EU-wide action to tackle air pollution
Lib Dem Euro MP Catherine Bearder addresses European air quality. She sits on the Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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By London Assembly
Tackling Air Pollution in London
London AM & Chair of the Assembly's Environment Committee Stephen Knight suggests how to improve air quality in the city
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By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Minister for Transport declares that beauty is of vital importance to road infrastructure
Campaigners welcome pledge at CPRE-CBT lecture that aesthetics will be crucial consideration in road building plans.
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By Energy Technologies Institute
ETI seeks partners for bioenergy project to refine estimates of available UK land that could be used for energy crops
ETI issues Request for Proposals seeking partners to deliver a new project in its bioenergy technology programme
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By University of Exeter
Global warming doubles risk of extreme La Niña event, research shows
The risk of extreme La Nia events in the Pacific Ocean could double due to global warming, new research has shown.
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By University of Exeter
Research pinpoints new technique for producing cheaper solar energy
Pioneering new research could pave the way for solar energy to be converted into household electricity more cheaply than ever before.
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By Age International
Haiti – five years on from the 2010 earthquake
Five years on from the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Age International is continuing to work in the country and has recently helped more than a thousand older people to move into new homes and supported the creation of 16 older peoples associations.
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By Association of British Insurers
£1bn a year needed to prevent flooding
An annual investment of £1bn in UK flood defences is needed over the next decade to guard against the effects of climate change, a campaign group has said.
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By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Walking and cycling community in support of vital amendment to Infrastructure Bill
A coalition of groups, including CPRE, has written an open letter to MPs urging them to support an amendment to the Infrastructure Bill to bring about a Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.
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By University of Exeter
Study reveals why geese adopt a ‘roller coaster strategy’ to combat life’s highs and lows
A new study has discovered that the worlds highest flying bird, the bar-headed goose, employs an unusual flight strategy when migrating at extreme altitudes across the Himalayas in order to cope in the relatively low-density mountain atmosphere.
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By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald’s power team establishes dedicated wind presence in Latin America
Mott MacDonald has appointed Carlos Riano to its power team in Houston, USA to lead the delivery of wind energy projects in Latin America.