UK Carbon Reduction News
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Neighbourhood watch for energy bills
Households could reduce their gas and electricity bills by as much as £70 a year if they were allowed to compare each other's energy... -
Green Deal applicants to face credit checks
In response to guidance from the Office of Fair Trading, the Green Deal Finance Company, who will provide 80% of the scheme's funding,...
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Vital UN climate change talks open in Doha
The 18th United Nations Climate Change Conference has opened in Doha, with a call for action from the President of the... -
Government should keep "options open" in low-carbon transition for domestic heating
The Energy Networks Association has published a report suggesting that gas could continue to...
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Statement by Edward Davey at the start of the UNFCCC COP18 climate change negotiations
Speaking in advance of the UNFCCC COP18 climate change negotiations in Doha, starting on... -
Fewer than half of Brits would phone a friend to share their financial fears
Fewer than half (42 per cent) of Brits would talk to family or friends if they were struggling to pay...
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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...
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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
Connie Hedegaard European Union Commissioner for Climate ActionEuropean Commission
A world you like
Govtoday are proud to support the European Commission's new campaign entitled A world you like. With a climate you like. Editor Scott Buckler spoke with Connie...
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