UK Sustainable Development News
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Improved environment guidance for businesses
UK businesses and the public are being asked to send ideas on how environmental rules and regulations can be made more... -
Greening Trade Imperative for Sustainable Development
Greening global trade is a vital step to achieving sustainable development, and developing countries are well positioned to...
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Minister highlights importance of climate change guidance
The Planning and Climate Change Coalition, which represents over 60 cross-sector organisations, has strongly welcomed... -
Water and sewerage bills to increase
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is forecast to increase by 3.5%, or about £13. This takes into account a...
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Ofgem announces energy investment
Ofgem has today announced up to £24.2bn to deliver new and upgraded infrastructure for Britain's gas and electricity... -
Sustainable indicators 'not doing enough' say MPs
The Environmental Audit Committee has today published the report of its inquiry into Measuring Well-being and Sustainable...
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Re: Invest in staff now or patients pay the price
I agree that the shortage of funds and low morale affect infection control. More or less they go hand in hand. Low funding not only means less...
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Re: Great Deal or No Deal - How is The Green Deal working for you?
The 11 local authorities across the City Region have agreed to work together to deliver the Government’s Green Deal initiative, enabling in the...
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Great Deal or No Deal - How is The Green Deal working for you?
There still appears to be some confusion of how and when the Green Deal is deemed successful. Surely this must be when people who cannot afford to...
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Re: Sustainabilty projects an investment or a cost?
When undertaking new and refurbishment projects the Trust follow the guidelines from the Department of Health to minimise energy consumption and make...
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Re: What’s the reality, can you save money whilst becoming greener?
I think that savings can be made by educating people about changes they can easily make. By turning of lights when not in use, making sure taps are...
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Re: What’s the reality, can you save money whilst becoming greener?
Certainly Bridget. Below you will see the figures relating to my earlier post on reducing server storage. A great example of how you can save money...
Media
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Ros Wade, Chair, LRC of Expertise for Education for Sustainable DevelopmentMore info
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Andrew Parkin, Partner at Cundall Acoustics
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Amy Cameron, Solar Schools Co-Ordinator, 10:10
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Interview with Alan Maryon Davis
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Interview with Stuart JS Goymer
Editor's Feature
Martin Whiteley ChairmanThe Geology Trusts
Tough times ahead for geoconservation groups
This article, written by Dr Martin Whiteley, outlines the challenges facing geoconservation groups as they juggle the need to identify and care for Local Geological Sites whilst communicating...
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