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‘There’s a 2/3 chance Paris Agreement can be achieved’
‘There’s a 2/3 chance Paris Agreement can be achieved’ Sep 19, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The likelihood the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C can be achieved is around two-thirds. That’s according to new research by scientists from the University of Oxford, who say […]
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UK ‘needs to protect against strikes on vital services’
UK ‘needs to protect against strikes on vital services’ Sep 19, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK Government should consider amending trade union laws to protect the public from strikes on essential services, such as those provided by the energy sector. That’s according to Nicholas Finney OBE, Commissioner for the Independent […]
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UK launches Green Finance Taskforce
UK launches Green Finance Taskforce Sep 18, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The UK Government has officially launched a green finance taskforce to accelerate the funding necessary for decarbonisation. At the opening ceremony of Climate Week in New York, Climate Change Minister Claire Perry said it would […]
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Job of the Week – Consultant Relationship Manager – McLean Ross
Job of the Week – Consultant Relationship Manager – McLean Ross Sep 18, 2017 george marshall Latest Jobs 0 Image: Mclean Ross Industry: Energy Supply Location: Homebased Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits Reference: HGT Summary McLean Ross are currently working with a leading B2B energy company. They are currently looking for a Consultant […]
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Commitments for 100% clean power hit new heights
Commitments for 100% clean power hit new heights Sep 17, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Thinkstock A record number of companies have joined a global initiative to source 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. Estée Lauder, Kellogg’s, DBS Bank and Clif Bar have joined the RE100 campaign, which […]
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Oil spill forces closure of Athens beaches
Oil spill forces closure of Athens beaches Sep 15, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil 0 Workers clean up oil that has washed ashore in Athens. Image: Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock An oil spill from a sunken tanker has led to the closure of beaches in Athens. The vessel, Agia Zoni II, was carrying 2,500 tonnes of […]
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EU office go electric with EV chargers
EU office go electric with EV chargers Sep 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock An energy infrastructure provider has won a contract to supply the EU offices in Brussels with charging equipment for electric vehicles (EVs). Dutch firm Alfen will also provide its online management tool to track electric car behaviours and […]
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Spain lent €40m for energy efficient social housing
Spain lent €40m for energy efficient social housing Sep 16, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Energy Efficiency, Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €40 million (£35m) to finance the construction of energy efficient social housing in Spain. They will be nearly zero energy buildings, i.e. buildings with very low […]
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MPs relaunch inquiry into plastic bottles recycling
MPs relaunch inquiry into plastic bottles recycling Sep 15, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 The Environmental Audit Committee is relaunching its predecessor’s inquiry into disposable coffee cups and plastic bottles. The new inquiry will look into the viability of deposit schemes and taxes as ways to reduce impact of […]
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Sellafield chair to step down
Sellafield chair to step down Sep 15, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon 0 Image: NDA Tony Fountain is to step down from his role as Chair of Sellafield. The company is responsible for the safe and secure operation and clean-up of the Sellafield nuclear site. Mr Fountain, who will chair his last Board at Sellafield later this […]
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