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Energy Security and Green Economy Bill

The Government has published its new Bill which they claim will drive the provision of energy efficiency for homes and businesses, enable low carbon energy supply and create a fair...

 
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60% cut in CO2 by 2030, recommend Committee for Climate Change

The Committee for Climate Change has recommended that UK emissions are cut by 60% (on 1990 levels) in their advice to Government for the Fourth Carbon Budget period (2023-7). ...

 
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Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries: FOE Report

When it comes to climate change, REDD is the couleur du jour. “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation in Developing Countries” holds out the enticing prospect of mitigating climate change, conserving threatened...

 
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Planning and Climate Change Guide Published

The Government has signalled a radical shift of responsibility to local authority and community levels. A guide designed primarily for local authorities and new Local Enterprise Partnerships who want...

 
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YHREF Humber Sub-Region Event: POSTPONED

This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Date: 2nd December 2010. 9:30am - 1pm Venue: The Enterprise Centre, University of Hull...

 
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West Yorkshire Adaptation Plan

The Association of West Yorkshire Authorities has complete a YoHr Space funded project to produce a West Yorkshire Adaptation Plan. http://www.yourclimate.org/pages/lclips-and-action-plans

 
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Presentations available from ‘New Beginnings and New Challenges in the Sub-Regions (Sheffield City Region)'

Thank you to everyone that attended the YHREF workshop event 'New Beginnings and New Challenges in the Sub-Regions (Sheffield City Region)' yesterday and thanks to all our excellent speakers. The...

 
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Sheffield Renewables: Non Executive Directors Wanted

Sheffield Renewables was formed by a group of volunteers in late 2007. We are committed to improving Sheffield’s environmental sustainability. We aim to harness local enthusiasm, knowledge and skills, in...

 
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Sustainable Cities Index 2010

Forum for the Future’s annual Sustainable Cities Index tracks progress on sustainability in Britain’s 20 largest cities - highlighting their environmental performance, quality of life and their readiness for the...

 
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Sustainable development is even more important in a time of austerity – SDC

On Wednesday 20 October, the SDC presented evidence to the Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) as part of their investigation into how well sustainable development is being embedded in Government,...

 
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