20 Jun 2012
Government blowing hot and cold on the low carbon economy, says thinktank
The UK Government is failing to provide consistent commitment and support to companies trying to make the switch to a…
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20 Jun 2012
First map of district heating schemes shows more than a third are green
The first ever UK map of district heating schemes has identified more than 200 heat networks across the country and…
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13 Jun 2012
DECC is looking for your input. Get involved in the Low Carbon Innovation Survey
In June and July, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) will be surveying firms on their low carbon…
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13 Jun 2012
Funding and Competition closing dates
There are several forthcoming closing dates for a wide range of funding and competition opportunities, as follows:Low Carbon Truck Demonstration…
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6 Jun 2012
Carillion lands national sustainability award
Leading support services and construction company Carillion was among the winners of the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards (GSBAs) at…
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6 Jun 2012
More West Midlands Universities join the top performers in the 2012 Green Universities League table
People & Planet’s Green League is the only comprehensive and independent league table of UK universities ranked by environmental and…
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6 Jun 2012
Sustainability Leaders Awards 2012
Leaders are powerful and influential figures in today’s world. Sustainability is driven by leaders who inspire others to take action…
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1 Jun 2012
Current climate adaptation activity in Europe
Currently, there are lots of exciting projects and engagement opportunities with the European Union on the opportunities and threats of…
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1 Jun 2012
Agreement reached to prepare communities for climate change
On 31 May, an agreement between Defra, the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) and the Local Government Association…
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17 May 2012
Environment Agency launch ‘Climate Ready’ service
Government has given the Environment Agency a new role to provide advice and support to businesses and public sector organisations…
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10 May 2012
West Midlands winners of LEAF funding
The first 82 local energy projects have been awarded financial support from the £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF).…
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10 May 2012
The UK Low Carbon Communities Network carries out its annual survey of local action on climate energy
The UK Low Carbon Communities Network (LCCN) is now carrying out its annual survey of local action on climate energy.…
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23 Apr 2012
Government should be open about ‘outsourced emissions’ according to Committee
The Government should be straightforward about the impact that UK consumption is having on the world’s climate, according to a…
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18 Apr 2012
Mainstreaming community economic development for inclusion, diversity and equality
The UK economy, one of the most centralised in Europe, is increasingly recognised as remote from people and society, unequal,…
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6 Jan 2012
Birmingham and Black Country Living Landscape – Proposed Nature Improvement Area
Earlier this year, DEFRA announced a competition to establish 12 Nature Improvement Areas across England.A partnership of over forty organisations…
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6 Dec 2011
Harper Adams wins award for Best Renewable Energy Electricity Facility
Harper Adams is celebrating winning one of the first ever Renewable Energy Infrastructure Awards.The University College’s anaerobic digestion plant won…
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20 Oct 2011
SWM member the Midlands Environmental Business Company’s Business Success Awards
Two new awards aimed at the Birmingham business community are designed to stimulate interest and activity in new business opportunities…
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20 Oct 2011
National Trust’s search begins for outstanding green heroes
Do you know someone who’s worked tirelessly to protect a patch of green space near you? Have you got a…
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18 Oct 2011
Free event to help improve green credentials
Businesses and homeowners are being invited to a major exhibition in Worcester to discover how to generate their own electricity…
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3 Oct 2011
Matchmaking for business carbon reduction offset and local UK projects
Do you want to match your carbon reduction offset investment with a local project. Why not check out the new…
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28 Sep 2011
Latest Localise West Midlands Newsletter
The latest Localise West Midlands Newsletter is available to download on the right hand side of the page. This edition…
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23 Sep 2011
The Environment and Energy Awards 2012 is now open for entries
Do you want to be rewarded for your work in the environmental and energy sector? Did you develop a new…
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19 Sep 2011
Birmingham Energy Savers – Delivery Partner
Birmingham City Council (BCC) is undertaking a competitive dialogue process to identify a private sector Delivery Partner to deliver the…
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14 Sep 2011
Red Tape Challenge puts spotlight on waste rules
A new initiative aimed at getting businesses’ views on how to make waste regulation ‘simpler and clearer’ has been launched…
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