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Looking beyond energy demands

20 June 2008

Built and natural environment professionals' skills will be needed if the controversial Severn barrage is to be a success, report Sarah Minett and Julia Krause.

Striking the right economic balance on consequences of climate change

20 June 2008

Political commitment to climate change spending is being tested by the global slowdown and economists need to fight back with coherent arguments on why the figures add up in the long term, argues Richard High.

Nuclear waste bribery unleashes community payment precedent

By Huw Morris

20 June 2008

It could be out of a lonely hearts column: "Desperately seeking capable partner with deep resources for very long-term commitment. Have eternity to share."

Fyson on ... how Severn barrage financial arguments are clouding the green benefits of tidal generation

By Anthony Fyson

20 June 2008

There is something inherently absurd about environmental groups engaging financial consultants in an effort to prove that the government would be wasting money if it implements a major scheme that reduces carbon emissions and at the same time increases the nation's energy security.

Metropolis in green drive

20 June 2008

The man responsible for championing the Merton rule is to lead a newly formed sustainability and renewable energy consultancy.

Schools set carbon goal

20 June 2008

Plans to make all new school buildings zero carbon from 2016 have been revealed by the government.

Biomass plan wins backing

20 June 2008

Approval has been granted to a biomass power station near Grimsby in Lincolnshire, set to provide energy to 100,000 homes by 2011.

Nuclear office bids to step up delivery

20 June 2008

The government has announced a nuclear development office and a forum of power industry players in a bid to speed up delivery.

Turbines memorandum opens dialogue on aviation solutions

20 June 2008

Application times for wind farms are set to be slashed after key players and opponents of renewable energy projects hammered out an implementation agreement.

Floods bill aims for co-ordinated roles

20 June 2008

The Environment Agency is to be given a strategic overview role for all forms of flood risk management in the UK under legislation outlined this week.