Environmental stories tagged with: BA
White Van Man goes Green
Monday, 8th June 2009, 4:05 pm
There are some great deals on offer these days for cars and vans of all sizes, but don't let the initial cost of the vehicle detract from running costs and the environment.
 Water vapour feedback accelerates global warmingTuesday, 17th March 2009, 3:09 pm
As the climate warms so atmospheric humidity also increases producing water vapour, which is itself a greenhouse gas, causing an additional warming effect in the atmosphere.
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 Volkswagen and Toshiba sign letter of intentMonday, 16th March 2009, 4:42 pm
Volkswagen and the Toshiba Corporation have signed a letter of intent in Wolfsburg, Germany. The objective of the letter is a cooperation for the development of electric drive units and the accompanying power electronics for Volkswagen's planned New Small Family.
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 Retailers exceed carrier bag reduction targetThursday, 26th February 2009, 3:08 pm
New figures released today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) show the UK's leading high street and grocery retailers have exceeded a voluntary target to reduce the environmental impact of carrier bags by 25% by the end of 2008.
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 Financial support for more energy efficient cities in EuropeThursday, 12th February 2009, 5:30 pm
The European Investment Bank will support and finance the development of energy efficiency and sustainable energy investment programmes by Europe's cities and regions, EIB President Philippe Maystadt announced this week.
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Five projects make Severn tidal power shortlist
Monday, 26th January 2009, 5:08 pm
A proposed shortlist of tidal power schemes to generate green electricity in the Severn estuary has been unveiled by the Government. The shortlist includes a mixture of barrages and innovative lagoon schemes
Leading supermarkets pledge to cut carrier bags
Thursday, 18th December 2008, 6:36 pm
Environment Minister Jane Kennedy and Britain's leading supermarkets have agreed a 50 percent cut in the number of carrier bags given out by spring 2009.
Educating consumers on the dangers of the disposable battery
Friday, 7th November 2008, 1:56 pm
In the absence of a decision by the Government to implement the EU Directive on battery recycling, Moixa Energy has taken the lead with the launch of its Alkaline Awareness Campaign and 'CO2 Saver' USB rechargeable batteries.
All-electric Mini E to be unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show
Monday, 20th October 2008, 7:11 pm
BWM will be unveiling their new, electrically-powered Mini E at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19/20 November 2008. 500 Mini E vehicles will then be shipped to the US states of California, New York and New Jersey for testing with private and corporate customers.
Extreme pressure changes near blades injures bat lungs
Tuesday, 26th August 2008, 2:36 pm
The mystery of why large numbers of migratory bats are killed by certain turbines of southern Alberta's wind farms every year may have been solved by a comprehensive University of Calgary research project that has yielded answers to the problem.
Plants Move Up in a Warmer World
Friday, 27th June 2008, 7:34 pm
As the world warms, a research team in France have found that some plants are moving further up mountains to get the best conditions for reproduction.
UK's Proposed Renewable Energy Target is Achievable
Wednesday, 18th June 2008, 4:54 pm
The Renewables Advisory Board has reported that the UK could generate 14% of its total energy from renewables by 2020 if a set of identified radical policy changes are put into effect quickly.
First Step to Making all New School Buildings Zero Carbon
Monday, 16th June 2008, 7:43 pm
The Government is taking the first steps to making every new school building zero carbon from 2016, Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced today.
Severn Barrage Too Expensive
Thursday, 12th June 2008, 4:42 pm
The power generated by a ten-mile barrage across the Severn Estuary could be produced more cheaply using other green technologies, Frontier Economics said today.
Barratt Green House Opening By Housing Minister
Saturday, 17th May 2008, 3:25 pm
The Barratt Green House – the first home by a mainstream housebuilder which is so environmentally friendly that it meets the criteria for zero stamp duty – was officially opened today by the Minister for Housing, the Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP.
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