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Chief Fire Officer speaks of dangers of fuel stockpiling
In the wake of a possible fuel shortage, Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service is warning the public against buying and stockpiling petrol. Petrol is highly flammable and therefore extremely dangerous and presents a major hazard to firefighters.
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Stay Ahead of the Weather with Water Audit Services
As talk of spring time hose pipe bans are still ringing in our ears, the south-east of England and East Anglia are already in the grip of the UK’s worst drought in 30 years.
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Angus Robertson on procurement challenges within energy efficiency
The public sector has long since battled with the cost versus quality argument in the procurement of everything from pens and paper to consultancy help and fleet vehicles.
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Royal Navy submarines to inform climate change research
Data collected by Royal Navy submarines, as part of standard operations, is set to provide clues on Arctic climate change.
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Energy saving heating system launched
A new revolutionary heating system which promises to halve energy costs and emissions has been launched by UK energy company Carillion, in partnership with Warrington based Belfry Group.
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MOD paves way for new wind-farm-friendly radars
The MOD has agreed a deal for energy companies to fund new wind-farm-friendly radars, with the potential to unlock more than four gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy – enough to power over two million homes.
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GMFRS take steps to extinguish energy waste
Why it is interesting: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is saving 328,700 kWh per annum following the installation of eleven powerPerfector VPO units. This is equivalent to £32,000 and 179,000 kg of CO2 emissions.
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£30 million announced for community green schemes and public sector energy efficiency
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has today announced funding of £10 million for local community energy projects, and a £20 million boost to the existing public sector energy efficiency loan scheme. Chris Huhne said:
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Will green taxes drive us towards a sustainable future?
It’s long been said that death and taxes are the only two certainties in life, but the myriad forms and increasing complexity of the latter has only served to increase our frustration over the years.
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Global warming sceptics silenced by new evidence
There has long been scepticism over the idea of global warming. This has inevitably led to doubts over the validity in governments spending colossal amounts of money attempting to create solutions to the problem.
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The advantages of power optimisation
The NHS have released a report aiming to show NHS managers and staff how to save money and cut carbon emissions across the health sector.
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What makes a good green government?
It was over a year ago that David Cameron pledged that the coalition would be the ‘greenest government ever’. But the UK is still lagging behind most other European countries on the issue. So what can actually be done to make our government green?
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Trading Standards’ spotlight on free energy offer
With rising energy costs, roof top solar energy installations are becoming increasingly popular projects with many new companies entering the market offering free solar panels and free or reduced cost electricity.
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Passivhaus – can it ease Britain’s housing and carbon emission problems?
As anyone who attended this year’s Scottish Design Awards would be able to recall, one of the most impressive schemes on show was Fyne Institute’s “Passivhaus” project, which duly scored a hat-trick of awards in the
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Business Secretary examines economic impact of low carbon transition in the North East
Business Secretary Vince Cable today (4 August) saw a renewable energy device that can save the energy industry over £600 million in reduced capital costs cutting carbon emissions by 37 million tonnes by 2020.
Heating help for low income households
Summer is the best time to replace an inefficient old boiler or have other insulation work carried out in the home.
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Junior Ratings move into their new home at RNAS Culdrose
Junior Ratings at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose have moved into their new cabins – thanks to the latest phase of the Single Living Accommodation Modernisation (SLAM) delivered by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
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The 6th International Green Awards is now looking for genuine sustainability game-changers
The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS, a global programme that recognises innovative and creative approaches to sustainability, is now searching the globe for the true sustainability heroes after establishing its first online global sustainability community and entry platform!
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Energy prices: without reform, we’ll all be in the dark
It is vital that Britain prepares to provide far more of its own energy needs.
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MOD exceeds energy reduction target
The MOD has reduced energy consumption on its office estate over the last 12 months by 14.8 per cent, saving over 9,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), it has been announced today.
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