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Network supports women in nuclear sector
Network supports women in nuclear sector Dec 24, 2014 Taryn Nixon Low Carbon, Policy Legislation 0 Image: Thinkstock The launch of a women’s network to promote equal opportunities in the nuclear sector has been welcomed by GMB, the workers’ union. The Sellafield Women’s Network has been set up to support and encourage more women to […]
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Radioactive fuel rods removed from first Fukushima nuclear reactor
Radioactive fuel rods removed from first Fukushima nuclear reactor Dec 24, 2014 ELN reporter Low Carbon 0 The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear site. Image: TEPCO Japanese energy firm TEPCO said it reached a milestone in the clean-up of the Fukushima power plant, by removing all of the radioactive fuel rods from one of its reactors. The […]
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Businesses – have your say on solar panels!
Businesses – have your say on solar panels! Dec 24, 2014 Taryn Nixon Low Carbon, Policy Legislation 0 Image: Thinkstock The energy arm of an estate agents business is urging property owners, tenants and developers to have their say on Government plans to allow solar installations to be transferable from one building to another. The Department […]
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One million measures and the dizzy heights of insulation
One million measures and the dizzy heights of insulation Dec 24, 2014 Vicky Ellis Energy Efficiency, Policy Legislation, Top Stories 0 On the windy rooftop of a tower block in the heart of Tower Hamlets, the Energy Secretary is hard at work in a hardhat. When ELN arrives, Ed Davey is hearing all about… abseiling. […]
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ELN’s top 10 – the stories you clicked on in 2014
ELN’s top 10 – the stories you clicked on in 2014 Dec 24, 2014 ELN reporter Latest Blogs, Policy Legislation 0 From solar freakin’ motorways, political scraps and a retailer with real green bottle, these are the big hitters which had you clicking in 2014. Number five had one of our reporter’s head in her hands, while number 10 had all of […]
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Editorial – Cracking Christmas at capacity?
Editorial – Cracking Christmas at capacity? Dec 24, 2014 Sumit Bose Energy Efficiency, Latest Blogs, Top Stories 0 Happy Xmas! Image:ELN Phew, aren’t you glad of time off this Christmas? We certainly are and the team is having a well earned rest for a couple of days, after all we have been working damn hard […]
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Are ‘electric airlines’ the future of flying?
Are ‘electric airlines’ the future of flying? Dec 23, 2014 Taryn Nixon Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Thinkstock Researchers at the University of Cambridge have successfully tested the world’s first hybrid electric aeroplane that is able to recharge its batteries whilst flying. The aeroplane uses a four stroke piston engine and an electric motor […]
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Boom to bust, solar powered bras go ‘tits up’
Boom to bust, solar powered bras go ‘tits up’ Dec 23, 2014 Taryn Nixon Energy Efficiency 0 Image: Thinkstock The Japanese are known for their love of gadgets but it seems a flirtation with solar powered bras has come undone. More than 20,000 bras were recalled from a Japanese lingerie company after complaints that the […]
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Job of the Week – Customer Service Manager – McLean Ross
Job of the Week – Customer Service Manager – McLean Ross Dec 22, 2014 Geoff Curran Infrastructure Generation 0 The client, seeks a Customer Service Manager to join their growing team. Working as part of the operations management team, the purpose of the role will be to lead the Customer Service department in delivering consistent […]
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South Korea tests cyber attack drills after hack on nuclear plant
South Korea tests cyber attack drills after hack on nuclear plant Dec 22, 2014 Taryn Nixon Coal, Gas Oil 0 Image: Thinkstock A South Korean nuclear power plant has launched a two-day safety drill after the company had its computer systems hacked. Last week the designs and manuals of equipment from Korea Hydro Nuclear Power’s […]
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