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Major oil firms, nations commit to end gas flaring
Major oil firms, nations commit to end gas flaring Apr 21, 2015 Laura Buckley Coal, Gas Oil, Sustainability Environment 0 Gas flare. Image: Thinkstock The bosses of major oil companies and government officials have agreed to end routine gas flaring at oil production sites across the globe. Companies including Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil, Kuwait Oil […]
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New water scheme to help low income homes
New water scheme to help low income homes Apr 21, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock A new water initiative that aims to help people on low incomes is being launched this week. Sutton and East Surrey Water is inviting customers to sign up to its ‘Water Support Scheme’, which provides a 50% […]
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Apple invests in solar projects in China
Apple invests in solar projects in China Apr 20, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Sustainability Environment 0 One of Apple’s stores. Image: Cameron Spencer/Thinkstock Apple has joined forces with solar panel maker SunPower to build two solar projects in China. They will be located in the Sichuan province and have a total capacity of 40MW – generating […]
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India ‘could become biggest coal importer’
India ‘could become biggest coal importer’ Apr 20, 2015 Laura Buckley Coal, Gas Oil 0 India could become the biggest importer of thermal coal, analysts claim. Coal imports could be higher than China’s by 2017 or sooner, Bloomberg Intelligent analysts William Foles and Andrew Cosgrove’s said. China, the world’s biggest energy consumer, is cutting down […]
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US awards nuclear energy students
US awards nuclear energy students Apr 17, 2015 Laura Buckley Low Carbon, Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment 0 Nuclear power plant. Image: Thinkstock The US has awarded over $5 million (£3.3 million) to students studying nuclear energy related programmes. Today’s awards included 59 undergraduate scholarships and funding for 32 graduates at American colleges and universities. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz […]
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UK fracking firm appoints new chairman
UK fracking firm appoints new chairman Apr 19, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil 0 One of Cuadrilla’s drilling sites. Image: Cuadrilla. UK shale player Cuadrilla has appointed board member Roy Franklin as the chairman with immediate effect. He will replace former BP boss John Browne, who is the chairman of LetterOne, the investment arm […]
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Smart grids ‘could generate €3.5bn in Netherlands’
Smart grids ‘could generate €3.5bn in Netherlands’ Apr 18, 2015 Laura Buckley Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock. Smart grids could save up to €3.5 billion in the Netherlands, a new survey claims. Renewable sources such as wind and solar power fluctuate due to the weather but smart grids help balance the supply and demand. That’s […]
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H&M shows the style of sustainability
HM shows the style of sustainability Apr 17, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Latest Videos, Sustainability Environment 0 ELN Chief Reporter Priyanka Shrestha finds out about fashion brand HM’s green initaitives and its latest ‘Conscious Exclusive Collection’ – all made from sustainably sourced materials. But do consumers care about brands being sustainable? Watch to find out more. […]
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Shale gas hub ‘could add £30bn to UK economy’
Shale gas hub ‘could add £30bn to UK economy’ Apr 17, 2015 Laura Buckley Coal, Gas Oil 0 Image: Thinkstock. Creating a shale gas hub could boost the UK economy by £30 billion. A new study claims developing the hub in Bowland, Lancashire could also create 13,000 new jobs – more than double the amount than without the […]
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Statoil opens new gas field in North Sea
Statoil opens new gas field in North Sea Apr 17, 2015 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil 0 Valemon platform. Image: Harald Pettersen/ Statoil A new gas field has officially been opened in the Norwegian North Sea. Norway’s Petroleum and Energy Minister Tord Lien cut the ribbon on the Valemon gas and condensate field yesterday. The […]
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