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Overhead powerlines for electric trucks?
Overhead powerlines for electric trucks? Aug 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0 Image: Siemens Siemens is to build the first overhead line for electric trucks on a German autobahn. The State of Hesse has commissioned the trial eHighway to see if it can significantly improve the sustainability of freight transport in a real-world environment. […]
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UK ‘spent double on overseas fossil fuels than renewables’
UK ‘spent double on overseas fossil fuels than renewables’ Aug 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Low Carbon, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock UK foreign aid for fossil fuels was double the amount spent on overseas renewable energy between 2010 and 2014. That’s according to the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD), which says out […]
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UK grants $17m for gas-fired power plants in Iraq
UK grants $17m for gas-fired power plants in Iraq Aug 14, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil, Markets Finance 0 Image: Thinkstock UK Export Finance (UKEF) is providing $17 million (£13m) for two firms to deliver power projects in Iraq. Enka UK and General Electric (GE) will use the financing for the construction of two […]
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Job of the Week – Head of Customer Operations – McLean Ross
Job of the Week – Head of Customer Operations – McLean Ross Aug 14, 2017 george marshall Latest Jobs 0 Image: Mclean Ross London B2B Energy Market £70,000 – £80,000 + Benefits Our client are a multi award-winning energy group which provide industrial and commercial services. Located in the heart of Central London, our client […]
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London mayor unveils plans for world’s first National Park City
London mayor unveils plans for world’s first National Park City Aug 11, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to make London the world’s first National Park City and the greenest city on Earth. A new £9 million Greener City Fund aims to […]
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New partnership to tackle Scotland’s waste tyres
New partnership to tackle Scotland’s waste tyres Aug 13, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock A new partnership to tackle Scotland’s waste tyres has been announced. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Entrepreneurial Scotland have joined forces to eliminate the problem of waste tyres as an environmental issue. The initiative […]
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Volvo Ocean Race aims to turn the tide on plastic
Volvo Ocean Race aims to turn the tide on plastic Aug 12, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Volvo Ocean Race The Volvo Ocean Race has joined forces with UN Environment in a bid to help reduce marine waste. The ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ initiative draws attention to the growing menace […]
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Orlando becomes 40th US city to commit to 100% green energy
Orlando becomes 40th US city to commit to 100% green energy Aug 11, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The Orlando City Commission has unanimously approved a resolution for 100% renewable energy by 2050. It has become the 40th US city to make the pledge, joining a growing movement of cities nationwide. Mayor […]
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Toyota and Japanese retail giant in fuel cell trial
Toyota and Japanese retail giant in fuel cell trial Aug 11, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon 0 Image: Toyota Automotive giant Toyota and Seven-Eleven Japan have teamed up to carry out fuel cell pilot projects. The trials will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the convenience store chain’s operations and distribution network. One of […]
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Electricity switching hits three million this year
Electricity switching hits three million this year Aug 11, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance 0 Image: Shutterstock More than three million customers switched their power suppliers by the end of July. That’s a 14% increase in the first half of 2017, according to new figures from Energy UK. One in five customers moved to a […]
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