by Simon Bowens | Jul 2, 2018 | Energy
A new report from renewable energy consultants BVG Associates that 5GW of new onshore wind contracts in the UK would be delivered under the current wholesale electricity costs and subsequently result in a net consumer benefit of £1.6bn.
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Job vacancies
Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change want to employ a Campaigns Worker to help co-ordinate the work of Sheffield Climate Alliance. The post is the equivalent of 2 and a half days a week and includes pension contributions and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Behavioural change
Leeds Church Institute have begun looking at how they can encourage churches and people of faith to think about how they can do more to live sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint. Their most recent CITYTheology magazine includes an article by Anita Shaw,...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Fossil fuel extraction
With nearly 40% of Yorkshire’s land area currently licenced for oil and gas development, the Government’s recent Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on the industry has generated considerable concern. Key impacts of the WMS are on the planning system and...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Buildings
The June meet-up of the ZCY Buildings group was so well attended that there are plans to move into a bigger room next time to accommodate all the interest. Speakers gave presentations on Offsite Construction and training in sustainable construction. Links to the...
