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Latest Jobs – Structural Analysis Engineers – Energy Jobline
Job assignments: *Perform, Plan and manage analysis activities within Structural discipline *Prepare and present analysis results at Design Reviews and project meetings *Write Analysis Design Report *Participate in Concept, FEED and Detail Design projects Qualifications: *Preferable MSc Degree *Good communication skills in English and Norwegian, written and verbal (the working language is English however good oral Norwegian […]
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Works begins to remove plastic from Cumbrian river
The first phase of a £1.5 million project that aims to remove several tonnes of black plastic from the bed of a Cumbrian river has begun. The 2.5km of plastic was installed around 25 years ago in the River Keekle near Whitehaven to protect it from contamination from mineworks. According to the Environment Agency (EA), […]
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Cheers! Win for Marston’s at National Recycling Awards
British brewery, pub and hotel operator Marston’s has taken home a trophy at the 2019 National Recycling Awards. It won the ‘Partnership Excellence – Commercial Award’ due to its work and relationship with UK Waste Solutions Ltd (UKWSL), with both companies setting ambitious goals to reduce environmental impacts. Over the last two years, Marston’s has […]
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Polluting dust from car tyres and brakes ‘needs addressing’
The danger of polluting dust from car tyres, brakes and road surfaces needs addressing. That’s the verdict from the government’s Air Quality Expert Group, which provides independent scientific advice on air quality to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It has suggested that these sources of harmful particulate matter will continue to pollute […]
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Net zero: Leeds City Region launches Climate Coalition to deliver 2038 carbon goal
A new Climate Coalition has been launched in Leeds City Region to support its ambition of becoming a net zero carbon city region by 2038. Civic leaders, businesses and schoolchildren have backed the creation of the Leeds City Region Climate Coalition, following research commissioned by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to identify a science-based target […]
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Acoustic loggers hit the right note for United Utilities
United Utilities is investing £30 million to install 100,000 acoustic microphones, or loggers, in a bid to reduce water leakage. The water company claims it is the biggest “listening” project of its kind in the world, with the technology to be rolled out over the next two years on its underground water supply network. An […]
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Do fish and chip shops have a plaice in modern society?
A fish and chip restaurant in Leicester has closed after the owner became concerned with the environmental impacts of the business. The Fish and The Chip opened two years ago in St Nicholas Place, serving a ‘modern twist’ on pescatarian cuisine. However, a sign has recently appeared in its window and on the front page […]
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US invests nearly $50m to advance nuclear energy tech
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $49.3 million (£39.6m) to help accelerate the development of advanced nuclear energy technologies. A total of 58 nuclear energy research, cross-cutting technology development and infrastructure projects in 25 states are sharing the funding. More than $28.5 million (£22.9m) is supporting 40 university-led nuclear energy research and development […]
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Governments agree to strengthen climate education and awareness
Governments have agreed on a draft decision to significantly strengthen climate education, awareness as well as public engagement. The decision, which is crucial towards helping achieve the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C and scaling up Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) implementation, will be formally adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference in […]
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‘Cross-party commission needed to agree climate emergency plans’
Trade unions from across the UK have called for a cross-party commission to be introduced to agree upon climate emergency plans. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has published a roadmap outlining how the transition to a low carbon economy can be reached while simultaneously meeting the needs of workers. It says the cross-party national commission […]
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