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A risky climate for Southern African hydro: Assessing hydrological ricks and consequences for Zambezi River basin dams
Posted on: 12 October 2012
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This in-depth study of the hydrological risks to hydropower dams on the Zambezi River gives an early warning about what Southern Africa could be facing as it contemplates plans for more large hydropower dams in a time of climate change.
Going Green: How cities are leading the next economy
Posted on: 10 October 2012
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LSE Cities has launched a new edition of its report which provides an up-to-date overview on the experiences of how cities around the world are making the transition to the green economy. The first part of the report consists of the latest version of a major global survey of city governments that was conducted by LSE Cities, ICLEI and GGGI in the run-up to the Rio+20 conference and the 2012 Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen, in order to increase awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of cities as key contributors to this global green transformation. The second section investigates in greater detail the experience of eight case study cities in facilitating green growth. Given the importance of integrating policies for delivering green growth, four cross-cutting policy programmes were examined: land-use and transport (Copenhagen and Hong Kong); eco-districts and buildings (Stockholm and Portland); waste, recycling and energy (Belo Horizonte, Brazil and Dublin); and electric mobility and renewable energy (Berlin and London). Two case study cities were selected for each theme, allowing for comparative analysis, and exploration of how similar objectives are being pursued in different contexts, with different policy tools, and using different types of public-private partnership (PPPs).
Better Buildings Partnership Case Studies
Posted on: 10 October 2012
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Case studies from Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) members, including British Land, GE Capital Real Estate, Grosvenor, Land Securities, Legal & General Property and Quintain Estates & Development demonstrate the significant savings, both financial and carbon, that can be achieved. They provide practical examples of how companies can reduce energy and water use, improve waste management and develop effective landlord tenant partnerships. Topics covered include: single building retrofit; single building refurbishment; fit-out using Ska Rating; green building management; sustainable design and travel; and renewable energy.
Onshore wind: Call for evidence
Posted on: 21 September 2012
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The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published two calls for evidence on onshore wind energy, seeking information on:
The different types of engagement activities being carried out between onshore wind developers and communities and the various community benefit packages offered across the UK and internationally. This will be used to examine how communities can have more of a say over, and receive greater economic and wider social benefits from hosting onshore wind farms.
The latest data on pre-development costs, capital costs, operating costs and financial costs of onshore wind development in the UK . This will be used to identify any changes to the costs faced by developers/investors and operators of onshore wind.
Comments are requested by 15 November 2012.
Response to the Green Deal: Research among the business community
Posted on: 20 September 2012
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In order to inform the implementation of the Green Deal, DECC commissioned BMG Research to carry out quantitative and qualitative research amongst businesses in August 2011. The overall purpose of the research was to provide data that can be used to determine the likely demand for the Green Deal and an indication of which types of businesses will be most likely to take it up.
Energy from waste development guidance
Posted on: 13 September 2012
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A new suite of guidance on energy from waste (EfW) has been launched by WRAP. The guidance provides practical information for businesses looking at developing smaller-scale EfW facilities as a waste treatment option, where waste prevention, re-use or recycling of residual waste isn’t possible.
Wind Turbines Supplementary Planning Document and Emerging Policy
Posted on: 12 September 2012
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The principal objectives of the wind turbines SPD and policy, published by Milton Keynes Council, are to: offer protection of residential amenity from any unintended impacts of wind turbine developments, assess the separation distance for wind turbines; and clarify the approach for assessing individual applications.
Beyond the bluster: Why wind power is an effective technology
Posted on: 5 September 2012
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This report from the Institute for Public Policy Research aims to debunk claims from a group of more than 100 MPs that wind power is not an effective technology. It shows that the UK has the greatest potential for wind power of any European country, both onshore and offshore and that the global market for low carbon technologies is continuing to grow rapidly. However, it argues that false claims about wind power technology are putting this potential at risk and could result in higher energy bills for consumers.
International Sustainability Conference 2012. Basel, 29-31 August 2012
Posted on: 30 August 2012
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Under the title of Strategies for sustainability: Institutional and organisational challenges, this event provided a platform for social scientists, economists as well as representatives from civil society working with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches in the field of sustainable development. A volume of proceedings is available online.
Beyond the bluster: Why wind power is an effective technology
Posted on: 30 August 2012
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Opponents’ claims that wind energy is an ineffective, inefficient or unreliable technology are unfounded, according to a report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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