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  • UKPN restores power to 130,000 homes

    UKPN restores power to 130,000 homes Jan 18, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation 0 Image: Shutterstock UK Power Networks (UKPN) engineers have restored power to more than 130,000 properties in the East of England today, after 70mph winds damaged trees and overhead power lines. The regional distributor says it has additional engineers working to restore […]

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  • UK wind power tops 10GW for first time

    UK wind power tops 10GW for first time Jan 18, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Daily Fact Film, Low Carbon 0   British wind power output topped 10GW for the first time this week thanks to this winter’s breezy weather. That’s according to new statistics from Drax Electric Insights, which shows generation hit a record […]

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  • Mcdonald’s supersizes sustainability

    Mcdonald’s supersizes sustainability Jan 17, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock McDonald’s has outlined new plans to improve the sustainability of its packaging and reduce waste. The fast food retailer has committed to make 100% of its food and drink packaging from renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2025. It also hopes every […]

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  • Walmart sticks $100m energy savings in its basket

    Walmart sticks $100m energy savings in its basket Jan 17, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Daily Fact Film, Low Carbon 0   Walmart has reduced its energy costs by more than $100 million (£72.5m) over the past decade as part of an ongoing commitment to energy efficiency. The world’s largest retailer says a significant part […]

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  • Grenfell legacy sees other high rises threatened by cold

    Grenfell legacy sees other high rises threatened by cold Jan 16, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Energy Efficiency, Top Stories 0 Image: John Gomez / Shutterstock Residents of dozens of London’s high-rises are at risk of freezing after dangerous insulation cladding was removed but not replaced following the Grenfell disaster. That’s according to Fuel Poverty Action, which […]

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  • Fracking ‘one of the least green energy options’

    Fracking ‘one of the least green energy options’ Jan 16, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Sustainability Environment 0 A fracking rig. Image: Thinkstock Shale gas is one of least sustainable options for producing electricity. That’s according to a new report from The University of Manchester, which ranks nine forms of electricity generation, – fracking […]

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  • Save precious resources with ‘urban mining’

    Save precious resources with ‘urban mining’ Jan 15, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Daily Fact Film 0   A database of valuable materials available for recovery from scrap vehicles, spent batteries and waste electrical equipment has been created. The Urban Mine Platform tracks the flows of precious metals and other raw materials in products, whether […]

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  • SmartestEnergy manages Enel’s 25MW battery project

    SmartestEnergy manages Enel’s 25MW battery project Jan 15, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure Generation, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock SmartestEnergy is providing commercial services for a new 25MW battery storage project in Tynemouth. The independent supplier is providing the commercial services for Enel’s lithium-ion-based facility, which means it will supply energy to and manage the offtake […]

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  • LNG trucks hit the gas on decarbonisation

    LNG trucks hit the gas on decarbonisation Jan 12, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Low Carbon 0 Image: Thinkstock Liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks with special transmissions in France and Spain are helping two vehicle fleets reduce fuel consumption by up to 17%. By switching trucks to clean energy sources rather than diesel and […]

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  • Scotland to ban plastic buds

    Scotland to ban plastic buds Jan 14, 2018 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The manufacture of plastic-stemmed cotton buds is to be banned under new plans from the Scottish Government. The move follows concerns about the number of buds being washed up on beaches after being flushed down toilets. Many […]

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