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Sheffield
Sheffield – The Decentralised Energy City

This paper sets out Sheffield’s ambition to be the UK’s first decentralised energy city. The proposition set out here is led by the City Council in partnership with E.ON, bringing...

 
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BITC
Business in the Community Environment Leaders’ Group Climate Change Awards

The Yorkshire and Humber Environment Leaders’ Group Climate Change Awards have now been launched. Any business or organisation with a physical presence in the region can enter the following awards:...

 
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EU
EU Energy Efficiency Plan 2011

On 8 March 2011, the European Commission adopted the Communication "Energy Efficiency Plan 2011" (pdf)

 
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Carbon
DECC publishes UK Carbon Plan

A Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister backed cross-Government action plan on climate change has been launched (8th March 2011) which sets strict actions and deadlines that Whitehall...

 
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Limits
POST note: Living with Environmental Limits

Natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals should be used and managed within boundaries that allow the resource to renew itself. Otherwise, well-being, for present and future...

 
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Natural England
Natural England halves its carbon emissions

Natural England announced today that it has successfully reduced its carbon emissions by 50%.  In an ambitious four-year programme, the government’s wildlife and conservation advisor has delivered a series of...

 
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2011 - A good Year for Renewables

It has been a good start to 2011 for Sheffield Renewables! We’ve had some very encouraging news about securing funding for our proposed hydro schemes at Jordan Dam and Kelham...

 
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Roadmap for a Green Economy
Opportunity to inform policy for a 'Roadmap for a Green Economy'

The UK Government is currently formulating a `Roadmap for a Green Economy'. To help to shape the Roadmap - and the range of policies that will stem from it –...

 
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Evidence Base
The Natural Environment Evidence Base for Yorkshire and Humber

Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Government Office and Yorkshire Futures to show the state of the natural environment in Yorkshire and Humber. It presents mapped data and...

 
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foe
Job Vacancy: Campaign Assistant, Friends of the Earth

We need a highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated person to support our Food and Biofuels team to help ensure our campaigns are running as effectively as possible. With previous experience...

 
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