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Anglian Water launches its biggest apprenticeship drive
Anglian Water has launched its largest-ever apprenticeship programme with 54 new positions being available. The scheme promises to offer to successful apprentices a permanent role at the end of the course. Candidates will have the chance to work and learn in operational, maintenance and engineering roles across the region. Courses that are a combination of classroom […]
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Views sought on Alton energy recovery facility environmental permit variation
The Environment Agency has launched a second public consultation on an environmental permit variation application for an energy recovery facility from waste operator Veolia. Veolia ES Hampshire Limited applied to vary its existing Alton Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) environmental permit to allow the operation of a proposed advanced energy recovery facility in Hampsire. It follows […]
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Bangladesh to modernise power grid with $500m World Bank fund
Bangladesh has been granted $500 million (£369m) from the World Bank to help the country expand and modernise its electricity distribution system. The project, which will also support the sustainable transformation of its electricity system, will deliver improved electricity services to around 40 million people in Dhaka and Mymensingh Division. It will involve the upgrade […]
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North Kensington heat network secures government funding
The government has boosted a new renewable heat network for North Kensington with £1.1 million. Large air source heat pumps and an electric boiler will be able to provide renewable heating and hot water to 826 existing homes in North Kensington businesses and other public buildings. The scheme is predicted to save 1,400 tonnes of […]
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Council launches free ‘try before buy’ EV loan scheme for businesses
Businesses in County Durham, North East England are invited to borrow an electric van and try it for their operations at no cost. The vans, which will be free to loan for up to three weeks, are funded by the Durham County Council. The scheme aims to encourage smaller businesses to cut their carbon dioxide […]
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Manchester City teams up with Masdar
Manchester City Football Club has partnered with renewable energy company Masdar. The partnership will aim to spread more awareness of climate change in football and enhance the Premier League champions’ presence in the Middle East. Masdar currently has renewable energy projects in 40 countries globally and is looking to have more than 50GW total capacity […]
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Denmark to have domestic flights fossil-free by 2030
The Danish government has set a new goal to have all domestic flights fossil fuel-free by 2030. The Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made clear in her New Year speech she wants the Scandinavian country to “take the lead and raise the bar even more” when it comes to environmental action. She accepted that currently the […]
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National Highways sets up environmental division
National Highways has launched a new division for environmental sustainability in its plan to reach net zero. It has set the target of achieving net zero by 2050 for England’s motorways and A-roads and the new division will create a pure environmental focus within the organisation. Stephen Elderkin has been selected to lead the division […]
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‘Climate disasters cost the world $100bn in 2021’
During the last year, 10 extreme weather events collectively cost the world more than $100 billion (£73.9bn) in damages. That’s according to new research from Christian Aid, which has reviewed the 15 most destructive climate disasters of 2021. Out of the 15 disasters considered, 10 cost $1.5 billion (£1.1bn) or more, with Hurricane Ida in […]
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US backs ‘cutting-edge’ clean energy tech with $100m funding
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a funding opportunity worth up to $100 million (£74m) to support the deployment of “cutting-edge” clean energy technologies. Those technologies that can significantly change how communities, industries and businesses reduce emissions, promote energy efficiency and drive grid modernisation will be supported. The SCALEUP programme provides further funding […]
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