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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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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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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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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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Which Way Up – A report by the Energy Saving Trust for WWF and Friends of the Earth

Tenants living in the UK's coldest, health-hazard homes could save £488 a year on fuel bills if they were improved to a basic standard of heating and insulation, a new...

 
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The Natural Environment Evidence Base for Yorkshire and Humber

This new report brings together data from Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Government Office and Yorkshire Futures to show the state of the natural environment in Yorkshire and Humber....

 
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£3 million of new funding from CO2Sense

£3 million of new funding is available from CO2Sense to help businesses in Yorkshire and Humber cut their costs and their carbon emissions.   The funding will be available to...

 
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Consultation begins on new renewable energy guidance

New guidance for people wanting to install renewable energy equipment in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has been put out for public consultation today. Residents, businesses, groups and organisations considering...

 
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BITC Yorkshire and Humber Update

Lots of bits and bobs from our friends at BITC including the Environment Leaders’ Group Climate Change Awards and the Environment Index Challenge. For more details please visit the BITC...

 
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Reporting Authority Climate Risk Assessment Reports

The first seven reports submitted by early reporting authorities are available below. A brief government document summarising the initial findings from these reports (PDF 400 KB) is also available. ...

 
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