Environmental stories tagged with: CEN
Energy efficiency and saving money in Kirklees
Monday, 2nd March 2009, 1:01 pm
Kirklees Council is joining the push toward energy efficiency by developing new cooling systems for its power-hungry computers to curb harmful contributions to climate change says Council Leader Cllr Mehboob Khan.
 New energy drive fuels business growthMonday, 9th February 2009, 5:28 pm
A new European backed investment in the North East's low carbon technologies sector is to accelerate its growth and help local businesses develop commercial projects.
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 EU publishes Code of Conduct for data centresThursday, 20th November 2008, 3:33 pm
In 2007, electricity consumed by data centres in the EU was estimated to be 56 TWh per year, and is projected to increase to 104 TWh per year by 2020. The projected energy consumption rise poses a problem for EU energy and environmental policies.
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 Cutting red-tape for recyclingThursday, 31st July 2008, 5:59 pm
The Government is proposing changes to the system of environmental permit exemptions which it hopes will make it simpler for businesses to recycle low risk materials, saving them money.
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 Energy Efficient Bulbs for British Gas CustomersTuesday, 13th May 2008, 5:05 pm
British Gas has announced that it is to distribute 52 million energy saving light bulbs to its customers. The initiative will be the largest of its kind ever seen in the UK and could result in customers reducing their carbon emissions by around nine million tonnes.
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Growing Energy in Devon
Friday, 29th February 2008, 4:37 pm
Biomass fuel from renewable sources is becoming ever more popular, but existing sources are not enough to meet the future demand.
Renewables at the Olypmics
Monday, 18th February 2008, 5:05 pm
The latest designs for the Olympic Park Energy Centre have been unveiled by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). Sustainable energy and green fuels are at the forefront of the plans to power the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games and in legacy.
New Environmental Zones in Major German Cities
Thursday, 3rd January 2008, 8:38 pm
If you are planning a trip to Germany in your car, you will need to make sure it has passed new emissions standards for "environmental zones" in designated city centres.
New Environmental and Sustainability Standards Launched for Housebuilders
Monday, 26th November 2007, 12:54 pm
A set of new environmental construction standards for housebuilders that go far beyond current sustainability requirements under building regulations are being launched by the South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA).
'Rebound Effects' Threaten Success of UK Climate Policy
Thursday, 1st November 2007, 11:27 am
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has unveiled a major new report on how 'Rebound Effects' can result in energy savings falling short of expectations, thereby threatening the success of UK climate policy.
Gartner Says Data Centres Account for 23% of Global IT CO2 Emissions
Thursday, 11th October 2007, 7:21 pm
Data centres that require energy to run servers and provide cooling account for almost a quarter of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from information and communications technology (ICT), according to Gartner.
All Incandescent Bulbs to be Phased out by 2011
Thursday, 27th September 2007, 1:55 pm
In an announcement at the Labour Party conference, Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, said all high energy bulbs will be phased out by 2011.
Get Your innocent Smoothie in 100% Recycled Plastic
Tuesday, 25th September 2007, 4:34 pm
innocent has become the first ever company in the world to put 100% recycled PET packaging on shelf. This means that absolutely no virgin material will be used in the making of its bottles.
US Department of Energy Commits to Energy Efficiency in US Data Centres
Friday, 21st September 2007, 1:08 pm
US Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Green Grid, to increase energy efficiency in the ever-growing information technology sector.
Buy One Get One Tree
Wednesday, 19th September 2007, 4:00 pm
innocent, the hugely successful maker of fruit smoothies, has teamed up with the carbon offset company Carbon Clear to plant a tree for every innocent smoothie you buy.
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