Latest News - Environment - United Kingdom

Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change

A great year for bolt tensioning experts Tentec as their Aero range of tools become established in the wind turbine market.

Unconventional Natural Gas Will Account For Majority Of Natural Gas Supply In The North American Market

Demand from China Will Be the Major Driver for Global PVC Market

Outcomes from the COP15 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which runs from December 7-18, will be closely scrutinised and debated by more than 1,000, 15-25 year-old members of the Debatewise Global Youth Panel from 100 countries.

Envido, one of the UK’s leading providers of energy and carbon management services, today announced that it has acquired Procuro.

Respected international environmentalists join Time for Climate Justice Campaign

The ‘tck tck tck – Time for Climate Justice’ campaign gained considerable strength as the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko came out in support of Climate Justice today.

If you are worried about the potential of flood damage to your home, one Sheffield based firm offers a chance to find out what the risks are through their website portal.

Malcolm Wicks MP, Prime Minister's Special Representative on International Energy Issues and Dr. Christian Kirchsteiger, European Commission have both agreed to speak at C5's Nuclear New Build Conference - www.C5-nuclear.com

WD Bathrooms has introduced innovative ways to reduce its environmental impact and maintain high standards of service for its customers.

Brands that have put CSR on a backburner in 2009 could find themselves playing a dangerous game of catch up as Copenhagen puts Climate Change back on the agenda this week, according to brand specialists at Brand Reputation.

Eco inspiration planted by 8 year old grows into leading environmental expert. Environmental expert, London Leader in Sustainability and environmental journalist available for interview and comment.

The South’s leading systems integrator, Blue Chip, has won a virtualisation contract with the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS) to ensure the emergency service body meets its ‘business continuity’ compliance requirements.

Large companies and organisations in the Midlands are getting ready for the CRC. To help them find their way through regulations, Brownfield Briefing is organising the Midlands Carbon Reduction Commitment Conference 2010.

The British Geological Society in Nottingham will be hosting a conference on site characterisation and data presentation. The conference will take a close look at Triad, Data collection, modelling and handling.

Feed-in Tariffs and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) are the main drivers for wind power development in North America and Europe

Safe Graffiti Removal Ltd has incorporated in its website a graffiti advice hotline where those effected by graffiti can obtain impartial advice on removal and prevention

Win a copy of 'Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal' at UK Energy Saving

The European Union (EU) and its largest natural gas supplier, Russia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to alert each other in cases of impending disruptions in energy supply.

Heyes Client Services are proud to announce the winners of the Rising Star and Top Performer Awards at this years Awards Ceremony in Birmingham

Richard Tarboton speaks of his projects across BT to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions

ZSL London Zoo and zoos and aquariums worldwide will become the last places on Earth to see species such as polar bears and coral if climate change negotiations fail at Copenhagen, warns the global zoo community.

Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has introduced a 'fast load' service to help its customers save money.

Tshirts with a soul for the environment and a passion to make you look good. What’s wrong with the clothing on offer in the UK? It’s lacking freshness, sharpness and relevance. How about 1 TREE for every Garment bought?

PHPR Ltd, an online and offline PR agency, has been recognised at the VIBES awards, Scotland's top environmental awards for business.

Earthpoints the place where you can take positive action on climate change is giving away 1,000 trees during National Tree Week

Due to the rise in mobile phone recycling and the awareness raised around it to the public there are now more and more mobile phone recycling sites starting up offering people cash for their old mobile phones recycled.

As the effects of the recession continue to be felt, many consumers are turning to energy efficient light bulbs as a way of not only addressing environmental concerns posed by the Government but as a means of reducing energy bills.

• Ted Turner (businessman, philanthropist) and Tavis Smiley (TV star, journalist, author) call on everyone to join the ‘tck tck tck - Time for Climate Justice’ campaign.

The global refining industry is witnessing a slump following the global economic downturn after a high return period in the past few years.

The projected GDP growth of China for 2009 was 6 – 6.5% which is way below the 9% growth achieved in 2008

China is the second largest oil consumer in the world and the third largest oil importer after the United States and Japan.

Instability in Global Financial Markets, Decline in Oil Prices, Credit Crunch and Weak Energy Demand have Impacted Investment Plans of Oil and Gas Companies

Apart from pipelined natural gas, LNG and gas shales are also emerging as major gas sources for the US.

China is the second largest energy consumer in the world and its energy demand is expected to increase rapidly due to strong industrial growth.

Do you know where asbestos is located in your building? Are you and your company compliant with the regulations and legislation?

The waste collections and recycling specialist, Waste King, has become a preferred supplier in the UK to eight of the David Lloyd Leisure Group (DLL) sites. DLL operates 78 clubs in the UK as well as a further ten sites across Europe.

Tentec's unique bolt-tensioning tools for wind turbines can be serviced in situ. Unlike other similar products they don't have to be sent back to the manufacturer for servicing. This saves money and downtime.

Understanding the ins and outs of your supply chain management -specifically your indirect carbon emissions- can be a mine field, and for good reasons.

Nepal’s greater one-horned rhino population is on the road to recovery, following almost a decade of steep decline caused by poaching.

Torotrak-led team targets twenty percent fuel saving using mechanical hybrid system

Nuclear Industry Expansion to Drive Growth of the Turbine Generator Market

The Global Biopolymers Market is Poised for a High Growth in the Forecast Period

Time for Climate Justice campaign gains royal support

Following on from its double success at the Green Apple Environmental Awards, Hankinson Painting Group has gone on to be a National Green Hero.

A case study for South Wales demolition plant hire specialist Pacific Plant, which has found OilQuick systems as supplied by Haulmark, the UK & Ireland's sole distributor, have saved both money and time on site…

WSP Environment & Energy and Accenture have published a white paper for Microsoft on a study that demonstrates significant environmental benefits when customers download software over the internet.

An olive grove in South Africa's Western Cape Province is the unlikely setting for an ambitious environmental and humanitarian project which aims to combat global warming and ease the plight of children born into AIDS-ravaged communities.

The Braes of the Carse Conservation Group (BCCG) has been formed to conserve the unique beauty, character and historical environment of the Braes of the Carse of Gowrie.