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Environmental Protection UK asks for an urgent review of guidance used for assessing wind turbine noise impact
The latest report on UK Electricity Costs finds that onshore wind is the 'least cost, zero carbon' technology option in the near to medium term. However, the only costs taken into account are those borne by the owner in relation to project operation, and the authors add the caveat that 'externalities relating to environmental and social impacts of construction, operation and fuel supply chains are excluded'. Environmental Protection UK is urgi... [more]
Closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could put the brakes on the growth of renewables in the UK
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) scheme was closed to applications on Monday 24 May 2010, and although projects which have already applied for funding will be considered, no new applications can now be made. Dimplex has expressed concern over the sudden closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme following the new coalition government’s withdrawal of grant funding for renewables projects as part of its plan to make immediate spendin... [more]
Get ready to reap the rewards of feed-in tariffs
In April, the UK Government introduced FITs to stimulate growth in the UK renewable energy market. The scheme promises cash rewards to homeowners, businesses and communities who install technologies for renewable energy. The FITs entitle householders, communities and organisations that install technology renewable technology to be paid: • £0.361 per kWh for new build installations up to 4kW • £0.413 per kWh for retrofit installatio... [more]
UK businesses face new carbon reduction legislation on 1 April and risk fines if non compliant
The Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into effect this Thursday, 1 April 2010. The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008. It has been designed ... [more]
Environmental Management toolkit is designed to help smaller businesses to comply with environmental legislation
The new Environmental Management toolkit, developed in partnership with Dairy UK, the Environment Agency and other food trade organisations, is designed to help smaller businesses to comply with environmental legislation. Dairy UK Environment Manager Fergus McReynolds said: “We are pleased to have been involved with the development of the Environmental Management toolkit. The project should particularly help our small and medium sized members ... [more]
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State government • Legislation authored by state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, to streamline the state’s environmental review process without weakening protections passed the Legislature. Senate Bill 1456 now moves to the governor’s desk.
Mallory McDuff, Ph.D.: Top 10 Religious Environmental Saints
Religious-environmental saints are acting with conviction to conserve the places I love. One is a writer, and one is a priest, and one is a mother, just like me. If I can find these saints in my small circles, these natural saints are among us all.
U.S. Affirms 17% Climate Target; Envoys Cite Progress on `Green Fund'
The U.S. failure to pass cap-and- trade legislation won’t change its target for 2020 to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by roughly 17 percent, climate negotiator Todd Stern said today.
U.S. reiterates commitment to 2020 climate goal
The United States reiterated on Friday that it was committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 even though the Senate has failed to pass legislation.
EPA to issue more rules in climate fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said.
Politics, Money Doomed Calif. Plastic Bag Bill
Legislation to ban plastic grocery bags in California failed to pass this week. Supporters said election year politics and a down economy were among the reasons the bill didn't succeed.
Owens-Illinois spent $295K in lobbying during 2Q
Glass maker Owens-Illinois Inc. spent $295,000 in the second quarter as it lobbied Congress on environmental issues, along with energy and taxation legislation.
BP warns Congress against curbs on offshore drilling
WASHINGTON: BP has warned US Congress that if legislation is passed barring the company from getting new offshore drilling permits, it may not have the money to pay for all the damages caused by its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rigs-to-Reefs Bill on Governor's Desk
Legislation allowing offshore oil platforms to stay in place once decommissioned awaits signature.
BP Says Curb on Drilling Would Imperil Payouts
The company, which had committed to setting aside $20 billion for damage claims and penalties, says proposed legislation could disrupt those efforts.
