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E.ON Sustainable Energy and Advanced LED’s have launched the Marlin LED street light. New street light consume 70% less energy
Big potential to reduce UK CO2
14 January 2010 08:20 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Street light.jpgE.ON Sustainable Energy and Advanced LED’s have launched the Marlin LED street light.
Jonathan Powell Is there to be a ‘sting in winter’s tale’?
Longrange weather forecast looks forwards to Spring
03 December 2009 10:13 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/jonathanpowel.jpgJonathan Powell
   
Plastics manufacturers and producers have announced a new initiative to tackle the problem of littering in the seas, as part of the Plastics 2020 Challenge. Tackling plastics waste on UK beaches
2020 Challenge is a new initiative
17 November 2009 09:32 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Landfill.jpgPlastics manufacturers and producers have announced a new initiative to tackle the problem of littering in the seas, as part of the Plastics 2020 Challenge.
The Environment Agency has entered into a new a new, seven-year green IT service with Capgemini worth £336m. It should see the Agency reduce IT carbon emissions by around 50% within the next few years. Environment Agency’s new green IT service is a benchmark
£336m deal means emissions will be halved
17 November 2009 08:58 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Capgemini logo.pngThe Environment Agency has entered into a new a new, seven-year green IT service with Capgemini worth £336m. It should see the Agency reduce IT carbon emissions by around 50% within the next few years.
   
Eight million UK citizens affected by lung disease, an annual £25bn combined cost to the government and industry of the 2.5m people currently on incapacity benefit and a child obesity rate of 27%. Trust says – “Tree a day keeps the doctor away”!
Positive effect on health, climate change and UK economy
26 October 2009 08:39 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Trees1.jpg" width="66" height="66"Eight million UK citizens affected by lung disease, an annual £25bn combined cost to the government and industry of the 2.5m people currently on incapacity benefit and a child obesity rate of 27%.
New research just announced by a team of leading scientists working with the UK’s national Synchrotron, Diamond Light Source could have a significant impact on the development and refinement of new eco-friendly pest control method Insects’ smell could be good for eco agriculture
Silkworm sex pheromone identified
13 October 2009 10:11 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Insects.jpgNew research just announced by a team of leading scientists working with the UK’s national Synchrotron, Diamond Light Source could have a significant impact on the development and refinement of new eco-friendly pest control method
   
Large scale transfers of water from one river basin to another are generally occurring without adequate scrutiny of their economic, environmental and social impacts, according to an analysis released to World Water Week by WWF. Massive water transfer lacks scrutiny
WWF highlights a major problem that lies ahead
26 August 2009 09:13 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/NiagaraFalls.jpgLarge scale transfers of water from one river basin to another are generally occurring without adequate scrutiny of their economic, environmental and social impacts, according to an analysis released to World Water Week by WWF.
High performance, environmentally-friendly timber windows and doors by NorDan, were selected for a multi-award-winning office building in Scotland for the Forestry Commission. Award-winning Forestry Commission building
Constructed to the highest possible standards
03 August 2009 09:04 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Nordan.jpgHigh performance, environmentally-friendly timber windows and doors by NorDan, were selected for a multi-award-winning office building in Scotland for the Forestry Commission.
   
The makers of an eco-friendly, peat-free compost made from wool and bracken are creating new ground by helping to restore peat bogs in some of the UK’s most precious uplands. New compost leads to peat bog restoration
Wool and bracken creates new ground
29 June 2009 14:38 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Compost bag image.jpgThe makers of an eco-friendly, peat-free compost made from wool and bracken are creating new ground by helping to restore peat bogs in some of the UK’s most precious uplands.
Human activities and climate change pose multiple threats to marine species. October talk on marine climate change
Leatherbacks and dolphins are in the frame
29 June 2009 14:23 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Silurian RGS meeting.jpgHuman activities and climate change pose multiple threats to marine species.
   
The two magnificent and fearsome six-year old female Bengal tigers, Kushkja and Tira, are just getting acquainted with their £200,000 Tiger Territory... Bengal tigers on Video Stream
New enclosure at Noah’s Ark Zoo
29 June 2009 09:43 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/benga-ltiger.jpgThe two magnificent and fearsome six-year old female Bengal tigers, Kushkja and Tira, are just getting acquainted with their £200,000 Tiger Territory...
Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Imbruglia launches new water video
Packed with tips on reducing consumption
16 June 2009 05:32 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Natalie_Imbruglia.jpgNatalie Imbruglia
   
The UK’s top sustainable energy pioneers were rewarded at the 2009 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy ceremony hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in London. UK’s top green energy winners announced
Ashden Awards 2009 make major CO2 savings
16 June 2009 04:59 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Ashden_geothermal_b.jpgThe UK’s top sustainable energy pioneers were rewarded at the 2009 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy ceremony hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in London.
Of the many global warming problems that screams in our face, is the danger of the rise in the ocean level. Nations most vulnerable to sea level rises
The solution to the threat
24 April 2009 10:43 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/NOAAResearch.jpgOf the many global warming problems that screams in our face, is the danger of the rise in the ocean level.
   
The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) in alliance with three other leading countryside campaign groups launched a campaign for major investment in smart electricity networks to avoid intrusive new infrastructure. Environment alliance campaign for smart grid
Deep concern about more pylons going up
23 March 2009 12:10 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/CPRE1.jpgThe Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) in alliance with three other leading countryside campaign groups launched a campaign for major investment in smart electricity networks to avoid intrusive new infrastructure.
£8m of regeneration funding has been announced by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), ... £8m Northwest regeneration funding
Major new natural visitor attraction
23 March 2009 11:21 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Brockholes3JPG.jpg£8m of regeneration funding has been announced by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), ...
   
Actor and tv personality Stephen Fry has found the perfect Mother’s Day gift. He's dedicated a hectare of the Cambridgeshire Fens to his mother. Stephen Fry’s green Mother’s Day gift
It beats flowers anytime
18 March 2009 09:23 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/motherd.pngActor and tv personality Stephen Fry has found the perfect Mother’s Day gift. He's dedicated a hectare of the Cambridgeshire Fens to his mother.
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £3.8million of regeneration funding into the northern town of Bury to transform 73 hectares of brownfield land into community woodland. Bury gets a green space boost
£3.8m regeneration investment
21 February 2009 12:49 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/after2.jpgThe Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £3.8million of regeneration funding into the northern town of Bury to transform 73 hectares of brownfield land into community woodland.
   
Bowe Barn is the main office and workshops for Borrowdale valley, which forms the site of the National Trust’s first ever acquisition in the Lake District, in 1902. National Trust sites cut carbon footprints
New energy technology provides solution
09 December 2008 16:49 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/MottistoneManor.jpgBowe Barn is the main office and workshops for Borrowdale valley, which forms the site of the National Trust’s first ever acquisition in the Lake District, in 1902.
New figures released revealed that recycling in London is slowly improving, but it’s still lagging way behind other English regions. London bottom of recycling league
Lagging behind other regions
11 November 2008 08:40 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Rcllogo.gifNew figures released revealed that recycling in London is slowly improving, but it’s still lagging way behind other English regions.
   
Poor weather conditions may have badly affected the harvest an array of unexplained research findings indicates a more sinister and long-term challenge. Beekeepers urged to bee-come more proactive
Sinister and long-term challenge
27 October 2008 09:18 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Vita_1.jpgPoor weather conditions may have badly affected the harvest an array of unexplained research findings indicates a more sinister and long-term challenge.
Environmental engineering and water expert MWH has delivered a green solution to wastewater treatment for Yorkshire Water Reeds deliver green wastewater treatment
Natural filtering before draining
19 September 2008 13:53 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/MWH.jpgEnvironmental engineering and water expert MWH has delivered a green solution to wastewater treatment for Yorkshire Water
   
Poor air quality can significantly impair lung function even in healthy people. Healthy cyclist’s impaired lung functions
Low levels of air pollution to blame
19 September 2008 13:01 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Biking.jpgPoor air quality can significantly impair lung function even in healthy people.
Caroline Lucas, Green Party leader and MEP for the South East. More than just bricks and mortar
Community ownership amongst solutions
12 September 2008 14:12 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Caroline.jpgCaroline Lucas, Green Party leader and MEP for the South East.
   
The objective of the temporary installation is to engage with the general public by the quirk of bringing a customised slice of the countryside into the city. Liverpool hosts travelling trees
16 Acers visit the Culture Capital
29 August 2008 14:33 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/LIverpool_trees_1_.jpgThe objective of the temporary installation is to engage with the general public by the quirk of bringing a customised slice of the countryside into the city.
Corporate Social Responsibility is currently a ‘buzz word’ in the world of business, but taking this kind of responsibility on ourselves is just as important. Buy a patch of land for Christmas?
Become a 'land guardian'
25 July 2008 17:02 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Xmas2.jpgCorporate Social Responsibility is currently a ‘buzz word’ in the world of business, but taking this kind of responsibility on ourselves is just as important.
   
Sir Bob Scott of South London Business presents Sue Riddlestone, executive director of BioRegional with the award for Sustainble Business. Sustainable entrepreneurs win green prize
BioRegional’s hard work pays off
13 June 2008 11:24 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/BioRegional.jpgSir Bob Scott of South London Business presents Sue Riddlestone, executive director of BioRegional with the award for Sustainble Business.
A new atlas has been published mapping the distribution of the 60 species of flea found in Britain and Ireland. Ex-WW2 pilot puts fleas on the map
60 species found in Britain
25 May 2008 07:49 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Fleas_2.jpgA new atlas has been published mapping the distribution of the 60 species of flea found in Britain and Ireland.
   
The pollen binds itself to cars’ exhaust residue, making it more likely to induce hayfever. Diesel brings on 'urban hayfever'
Making misery for millions
25 May 2008 07:26 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Sneezing.jpg" width="66" height="66"The pollen binds itself to cars’ exhaust residue, making it more likely to induce hayfever.
'Spring into Action' campaign Spring Into Action says BTCV
Try some dry-stone walling
02 May 2008 13:46 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/SpringIntoAction_2.jpg'Spring into Action' campaign
   
Imerys China Clay Community from the BBC. 12 experts sign up for UK Eco-Towns Challenge
Top advice offered to developers
11 April 2008 14:56 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Imerys_China_Clay.jpg Imerys China Clay Community from the BBC.
The impact of global warming on glacial ice, water bodies, forests and human population has become palpable to even the common man. Global warming spells doom for wildlife
Can the animal kingdom cope with drastic climate change?
21 March 2008 12:00 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Butterfly.jpgThe impact of global warming on glacial ice, water bodies, forests and human population has become palpable to even the common man.
   
The figures in this report clearly demonstrate the importance of trees in the urban environment. Reality check for UK northwest tree cover
New project launched for towns and cities
28 February 2008 15:59 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/NorthWest Regional Forestry Framework.pngThe figures in this report clearly demonstrate the importance of trees in the urban environment.
Adam Khan Architects has won a RIBA design competition to work on the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Britain’s largest eco-regeneration scheme, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Forestry Commission (FC) has announced. ‘Floating world’ wins green scheme design award
Jewel in the crown of eco-regeneration
28 February 2008 14:26 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/RIBA adamkhan 1.pngAdam Khan Architects has won a RIBA design competition to work on the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Britain’s largest eco-regeneration scheme, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Forestry Commission (FC) has announced.
   
The impact of global warming is predicted to be far-reaching on the rivers across the world. Are we losing our rivers forever?
Extinction on the horizon for aquatic life
15 February 2008 12:20 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Indus_River_1.jpgThe impact of global warming is predicted to be far-reaching on the rivers across the world.
Green Party Principal Speaker Dr. Derek Wall has welcomed today's report from a coalition of environmental groups highlighting the dangers of palm oil production for the global monoculture biofuel industry. Another blow to the biofuels industry
Report condemns palm oil production
15 February 2008 11:25 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/images2007/Bio_fuels.jpgGreen Party Principal Speaker Dr. Derek Wall has welcomed today's report from a coalition of environmental groups highlighting the dangers of palm oil production for the global monoculture biofuel industry.
   

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