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Articles tagged with: Climate & Environment
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By Energy Technologies Institute
DNV GL, Hitachi EDF appointed to help further develop ETI capability in local area energy system planning
ETI invests to further develop its EnergyPath suite of software models
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Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Talas de Maciel I wind farm achieves financial close, Uruguay
The US$117 million Talas de Maciel I onshore wind farm in Uruguay, being developed by Astidey S.A, has successfully reached financial close. Mott MacDonald was lenders technical advisor to the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Uruguay S.A. for the project and is now providing construction monitoring services in an ongoing role.
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By WWF
UN climate talks fail to deliver progress - WWF comment
Scotland and others must now deliver on their climate change commitments
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By University of Exeter
Restoring damaged landscapes key to UK flood and climate change response
Associate Professor of Earth Surface Processes at the University of Exeter, Prof Richard Brazier says we need "holistic policy-making with real, long-term vision" to reduce risks from flooding this winter.
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By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Countryside groups unite to issue the Rural Challenge
With the autumn statement due to announce a roads revolution and a focus on fracking, the priorities of rural communities risk being sidelined, says Lord Robin Teverson, Chair of the Rural Coalition.
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By British Veterinary Association
Vet Futures – helping the profession prepare for and shape its future
Vet Futures, a major new initiative that aims to help the profession prepare for and shape its own future, was launched at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress at the London Vet Show on 20 November.
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By Mott MacDonald
Is the Green Climate Fund the key to unlock the climate agreement door? David Viner
In advance of next year's United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change annual Conference of the Parties, the Green Climate Fund has been set up.
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Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Green IT tops the agenda: Coca-Cola Enterprises becomes the first company to achieve LEC IT accreditation in Great Britain
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has reinforced its commitment to sustainability as part of its ongoing strategy to achieve industry leading efficiency across its operations by becoming the first company in Great Britainto achieve a Low Energy Company (LEC) IT accreditation
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By WWF
Adopt a real penguin this Christmas
Adopt a real Penguin with WWF as they celebrate their partnership with John Lewis over Christmas.
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Environment
By Woodland Trust
Ministers ‘must introduce new forestry bill’
Legislation on the future of the public forests is still needed, according to the Woodland Trust.
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By WWF
WWF welcomes the opening of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm
Responding to the opening of the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm, Gina Hanrahan, Climate and Energy Policy Officer at WWF said:
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By WWF
WWF response to EU climate change agreement
Today the European Council agreed a 2030 climate and energy framework with the headline targets of at least 40% greenhouse reductions, at least 27% renewable energy and 27% energy savings.
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By WWF
WWF calls for warm homes, not just warm words to tackle climate change
WWF’s latest energy report ‘Warm homes, not warm words’ highlights how the opportunity to create warm, affordable low-carbon homes and workplaces is at risk unless the Government takes action to tackle the carbon emissions from heating our homes and businesses.
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By WWF
Welsh Government climate plans lack detail
Responding to today’s statement by Carl Sargeant, Minister for Natural Resources, on the Welsh Government’s Climate Change Strategy, Jessica McQuade, WWF Cymru Policy and Advocacy Officer said:
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By Mineral Products Association
BMAPA The Crown Estate Publishes 16th Annual ‘Area Involved’ Report
The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have published their 16th annual ‘Area Involved’ report, which details changes in the extent of the seabed area licensed and dredged for marine aggregates during 2013.
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Environment
By Crop Protection Association
It's time to put a fresh perspective on pesticides says CPA
It’s time to put a fresh perspective on the essential role pesticides play in safeguarding our food supply, protecting the environment and improving our way of life. That’s the message from the Crop Protection Association (CPA) in a new leaflet aimed at providing the public with an introduction to crop protection - explaining the benefits of pesticides and why they’re safe for consumers and the environment.
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By WWF
Thailand in the spotlight over national plan to control ivory trade
Thailand’s national ivory action plan submitted on 30 September to a global wildlife trade body is unlikely to satisfy the international community’s requirements for urgent action on the country’s illegal ivory trade, says WWF.
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By WWF
With wildlife populations cut in half, governments need to redouble efforts
A status report on biodiversity protection efforts shows that serious action is required to reduce pressures on natural systems and prevent continued decline of wildlife. The report was released on Monday at the opening meeting of the Convention of Biological Diversity in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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By WWF
Nationwide search for the UK’s green hidden heroes
In the run up to WWF’s Earth Hour - taking place on Saturday 28th March 2015 - WWF and People’s Postcode Lottery have today launched a nationwide search to find inspirational people who are making a real difference for our planet.
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By WWF
‘Amend law to tackle biggest threats to Wales’ say environment groups
The Welsh Government’s flagship sustainability Bill currently fails to address the biggest threats to Wales and must be amended, according to leading environmental organisations.
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By Confederation of Paper Industries
Government Push for Weekly Refuse Collections: A Step in the Wrong Direction
Earlier this week, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), Eric Pickles, called on local authorities to prove their residents do not want weekly refuse collections.
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By WWF
Governments review progress four years into historic tiger goal
September 10th, Kuala Lumpur: Senior government officials from the 13 tiger range countries (TRC) will meet in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 13-16 September 2014, to review progress towards their joint goal to double the number of wild tigers by 2022, known as Tx2.
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By Crop Protection Association
Calls on IUCN to publish the findings of the task force on systemic pesticides
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has called on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to publish the findings of the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides (TFSP) so that their work can be subjected to appropriate levels of independent and objective scrutiny.
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By Crop Protection Association
Watch Out! for illegal pesticides at Cereals 2014
Attendees at this year’s Cereals event are being encouraged to keep their eyes open for the Watch Out! for illegal pesticides campaign logo. The logo will be displayed around the site along with campaign literature containing advice for farmers and growers on the simple precautions they should take to minimise the risks of buying and using illegal pesticides.