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Adapting to climate change with the Environment Agency

From 1 October 2011, the Environment Agency has take on a new role as the delivery body for the Government’s climate change adaptation programme in England.

This exciting study was commissioned by Local Government Yorkshire and Humber to assess the resource potential for renewable and low carbon energy generation across the Yorkshire and...

Power Up 2011

Power Up is an inspirational residential weekend for community campaigners. It will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the legal and planning system from other campaigners, particularly important as...

Sheffield Renewables June News

All the latest from our friends at Sheffield Renewables (www.sheffieldrenewables.org.uk) including updates from Jordan Dam, Kelham Island and Powerstation Sheffield.

The ride will start in London on Sunday 6 May 2012. We'll cycle almost 500 miles through breathtaking scenery, arriving in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, six days later. The route will...

Onshore wind - blowing the myths away

Onshore wind farms are a subject of heated debates on both sides of the arguments. Often the facts and rational arguments get lost in the emotion. The Centre for Sustainable...

The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) recognised the gap in understanding ‘environmental limits’ at a local, practical level and set out to support the UK Government in developing a clearer set...

Blue Sky Green Space

This document outlines in the broadest sense the wide range of green spaces – from parks and gardens to city farms, country parks, woodlands and wildlife sites to play areas,...

The Localism Bill will have a fundamental influence on the shape and development of our communities. Through the introduction of neighbourhood planning and a duty for local authorities to cooperate,...

RSPB are looking for an experienced manager to lead delivery of our conservation programme in the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber. Challenges and opportunities in this area are immense; coastal...

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