Environment & Business News
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Small businesses save £58m by going green - 
The combined savings made by businesses using the government-backed environmental advice website NetRegs are in the region of £58m.
London mayor appoints green Tsar - 
A director of Transport for London's policy unit is to take charge of the environmental brief at City Hall, with the aim of delivering on the raft of green commitments made by the mayor.
Edie Consultancy Survey back for 2008 - 
This week we are launching our annual survey that delves into the realm of environmental consultancy, uncovering how those working in the sector see themselves - and how they are viewed by their customers.
Edie up for award - 
Edie is among the best websites on the net, according to the Association of Online Publishers, and is now in the running for an award to celebrate the fact.
Vehicle tracking could cut CO2 - Smart use of location and timing technology could slash fuel bills and carbon emissions for public services, businesses and even the ordinary consumer.
Business leader tells govt to cut levy plans - 
The editor of a business magazine has called on Ireland to realise that its contribution to the climate change problem is small and that carbon levy plans must be scrapped.
Commercial sites to get 'free' wind turbines - An Irish renewable energy firm is to help 15 large-scale commercial electricity users with wind power over the next four years.
Newspaper recycling jumps by 45% - 
Newspaper recycling in Ireland has risen dramatically, according to international environmental consultants RPS.
Irish firm to speed wave energy technology to market - 
Irish technology commercialisation and investment company Technology or Ideas (TfI) is to team up with DuPont to develop technology for the wave energy industry.
Energy efficiency conference planned for SMEs - 
Energy efficiency will be on the agenda at a conference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) next month.
Water transfer system needed, study says - 
There is no need to privatise water in New Zealand but the country needs a better system to transfer allocated but unused water to those who need it.
Grants handed out as drought continues - Grants totalling $17m have been handed out for water-saving programmes that try to address the current drought in California.
China leapfrogs UK on renewables index - 
China has surged past the UK on a list of the most attractive countries for investment in renewable energy.
Millions eat food watered with wastewater - 
Millions of hectares of agricultural land around the world are being watered with untreated or partially treated wastewater.
Hot rocks could crack Oz renewable energy targets - 
Geothermal energy could provide 40% of Australia's renewable energy target, according to the sector's trade association.
Shredall announces certification of ISO 14001:2004 - Shredall is pleased to announce certification to ISO 14001:2004 after a successful two-day audit of its environmental management system in June 2008.
Working Buildings - Make Your Building Work for You - 
Featuring three co-located exhibitions, Working Buildings 2008 will take place from 8-9 October 2008 at London's Olympia. Together, the events will feature over 300 hours of educational content, 400 leading suppliers of products, services and solutions to the built environment and will host the largest opportunity to network with those responsible for the UK's workplaces.
Training for Success in EMS Auditing - Atkins has developed and delivered a range of practically focused IEMA accredited environmental auditing and EMS development courses.
Power experts discuss role of technology in climate change - Key industry figures from the power sector will share the latest technology developments affecting climate change at an event organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) this September.
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