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UK
£11.8mn package for wind farm development
North Cornwall is proposed site
25 January 2010 11:39
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Delabole.pngThe Good Energy Group has announced an £11.8mn financing package for the repowering of its wind farm at Delabole in North Cornwall. |
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UK
CSE pledge to cut our energy use by 10%
Target is end of 2010
25 January 2010 11:30
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/2010splash.pngThe Centre for Sustainable Energy is joining the tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and organisations that have signed up to the 10:10 campaign. |
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Homes
Boiler scrappage scheme gets off to a flying start
Sixfold increase in customer enquiries
24 January 2010 18:38
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Npower boiler scrappage 2.pngThere has been a six-fold increase in npower customers enquiring about replacement or new boilers since the announcement of the Government's boiler scrappage scheme. |
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Homes
Rosy future for ground source heat pumps
One million could be installed in the UK before 2020
24 January 2010 18:26
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/GSHP energy piles.pngGeothermal International, a leading nationwide designer and installer of GSHP has welcomed an influential report which suggests that more than one million ground source heat pump systems, could be installed in the UK in the next d |
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Travel
Making travel easier, safer and greener
Innovations in technology could have important impact
24 January 2010 16:57
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Stewart Davies SDC.pngStewart Davies, business commissioner at the Sustainable Development Commission |
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Worldwide
Worldwatch says we must avert ecological collapse!
Worldwide consumer cultures need overhaul
14 January 2010 08:47
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Annual report 2010.jpgWithout an intentional cultural shift that values sustainability over consumerism, no government pledges or technological advances will be enough to rescue humanity from unacceptably hazardous environmental and climate risks, conc |
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Homes
Boiler scrappage scheme has big potential
Great benefit to homeowners
14 January 2010 08:38
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Boiler scrappage.jpgThe new boiler scrappage scheme introduced by the government makes a new eco-friendly boiler far more cost effective according to Ratedpeople.com, a UK “matchmaking” service for home improvers and recommended tradesmen. |
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Travel
Abu Dhabi sets 2010 environmental solutions
UAE capital aims to reduce energy, water and waste
14 January 2010 08:30
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Abu Dhabi.jpgAbu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is spearheading a major campaign to deliver substantial sector-wide energy, water and waste reduction by the end of 2010. |
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Homes
Wall plug socket to save electricity
Counts down to switch off
13 January 2010 13:42
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/logicor wall socket.jpgThe Green Plug Wall Socket from Logicor is said to save electricity in new build homes or as retro-fit to existing buildings and is designed to fit into a deep 47mm back box, whether metal or plastic. |
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Business
Green vehicle policies will drive recovery
Economic pressure on low carbon vehicle solutions
13 January 2010 13:34
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/cardinus.pngIncreasing numbers of companies are saving money by adopting an environmental approach to managing their vehicles, according to Malcolm Noyle, environmental fleet consultant at Cardinus Risk Management. |
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Homes
A new palace fit for The Queen
£320 m could build a new energy efficient Buck House
13 January 2010 13:17
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/BuckinghamPalace.jpgBuckingham Palace |
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Homes
Scotland’s leading sustainable housing
Architect designed dwellings to be showcased
21 December 2009 15:54
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Scotland1.jpgScotland’s Housing Expo has reported a major boost to the Scottish construction industry, with the appointment of the Highland Contractors Consortium Ltd as principal contractor to build 55 architecturally designed sustainable hom |
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UK
UK Government to meet its CO2 targets
Practicing what it preaches!
21 December 2009 15:38
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/OGC1.jpgThe UK Government has announced it is expecting to meet its targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its occupied buildings. |
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Worldwide
Dam environmental destruction
Greenwashing hydropower as clean energy
21 December 2009 15:29
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/ThreeGorgesDam.jpgWith a Proven Track Record of Environmental Destruction, Why Are Big Dams Still Being Built? |
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Worldwide
Migration – beyond the Copehagen conference
Human displacement has already been triggered
21 December 2009 15:04
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/IOM2.jpgGreater efforts are needed beyond Copenhagen to tackle the complex issue of environmental and climate-induced migration, says the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as it marked International Migrants Day. |
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UK
Liverpool’s new community woodland
Children help shape the environment
21 December 2009 14:50
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Liverpool.jpgJohn Merrill with a school child |
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Business
World’s top five green businesses
While some preach, others practice
11 December 2009 16:07
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Hondalogo.jpgWhile some preach, others practice- and when the talkers watch, the doers act! It is in fact this small section that brings about revolutions, and pioneers change. |
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Business
Switch off non-essential office equipment
75% savings to be made over Christmas
11 December 2009 15:39
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/PowerEfficiency.gifPower Efficiency, a leading energy procurement and carbon strategy consultancy, has called on British businesses to switch off all but essential equipment over the Christmas period to significantly lower their energy costs and unn |
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Lifestyle
‘Swishing’ counteracts fashion’s impact on environment
Red carpet swish to rake place in Liverpool
11 December 2009 15:31
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Swishing1.jpgSwishing, the means for the eco-chic to refresh their wardrobes with fabulous shoes, clothes and accessories, has been developed as a way to counteract the huge impact fashion has on the environment. Swishers bring to a meeting fa |
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Business
Christmas retail competition wastes energy
Hot shops are sweltering!
11 December 2009 15:22
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Makeitcheaper.pngRetailers wanting to out-do each other in creating the most enticing Christmas shopping experiences are wasting huge amounts of energy, according to the business price comparison service Make It Cheaper. |
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Business
Companies can save instant electricity1
Firms are missing a ‘wide open goal’
11 December 2009 15:06
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Powerperfector1.gifMost companies and organisations based in office blocks and large buildings are missing a “wide open goal” to save energy according to powerPerfector, a UK green tech company which has come up with a solution to save vast amounts |
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Homes
Home changes could create climate problems
First green maintenance conference to discuss issues
11 December 2009 14:57
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/GreenMaintenance.jpgWe should only proceed with green improvements to existing homes if we fully understand the implications, is one message that will go out from the UK’s first ever Green Building Maintenance Conference and Exhibition on Thursday 7t |
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Lifestyle
Food chain has ‘huge impact on the environment’
SDC report says cut waste, and fatty and sugary foods
11 December 2009 14:46
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Peppers.jpgA new report just published by the Sustainable Development Commission finds that eliminating waste, cutting fatty and sugary foods and reducing meat and dairy consumption would make the biggest contribution towards improving healt |
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Lifestyle
Ethical shoppers make it a ‘green’ Christmas
Surge in demand for fair trade products
03 December 2009 09:59
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Logmaker.jpgEthical shoppers are said to be snubbing the festive frenzy on the High Street to make it a ‘green’ Christmas. One of Britain’s biggest online ethical marketplaces reports a surge in demand for fair trade and environmentally-frien |
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Schools
Going green to grow scientists
Website to help teach sustainable living
03 December 2009 09:48
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/DickStrawbridge.jpgA new website has been launched to help schools teach pupils about sustainable living and the key role that scientists and engineers will play in tackling the challenges of climate change. |
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UK
Disagreeing with climate change
Not a problem to be solved more a resource to be used
03 December 2009 09:35
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/mike_hulme.jpgMike Hulme, climate scientist and the founding director (2000-2007) of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. |
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Worldwide
Bringing natural gas to Copenhagen
Worldwatch focus on actions and policies
03 December 2009 09:19
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/americancleanskies.pngThe American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), the UN Foundation, and the Worldwatch Institute has announced that they are joining forces at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to explore the potential for natu |
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UK
More doubts about global warming!
Meteorologist says ‘facts don’t add up’!
03 December 2009 09:10
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Copenhagen 2.gifSenior weather forecaster Jonathan Powell says, Positive Weather Solutions has never believed that climate change in its current presented state, actually exists. |
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Worldwide
Women to be most affected by climate change
Yet females are noticeably absent at Copenhagen!
02 December 2009 12:22
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Copenhagen 2.gifWomen will bear the greatest burden of a changing climate but so far have received little attention from negotiators working toward a new global climate deal, according to the 2009 edition of the United Nations Population Fund’s S |
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Business
CFOs need energy management strategy
Long-term survival is at risk!
02 December 2009 12:04
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Verdantix2.jpgCFOs who do not implement a comprehensive energy management strategy and ignore the imperative for more efficient practices risk their long-term survival, according to a new report. |
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Lifestyle
Growing numbers of tenants want energy efficiency
Landlords are ‘woefully out of touch’
02 December 2009 11:57
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http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Keys.jpgPeople looking to rent homes are becoming increasingly energy savvy, according to new research from E.ON, a leading UK energy company. |
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