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ICAEW on Europe

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has told LDEG that the EU is the largest and most important market for UK businesses and that its success as a competitive and growing economy which can respond flexibly to the challenges of globalisation is critically important for economic growth in the UK. They also acknowledge that the EU faces some turbulent times ahead due to the combination of a global economic downturn and the growing threat of climate change.

28 Sep 2008
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Federal Trust Conference - Energy and Climate Change

The Federal Trust and Global Policy Institute have a joint conference planned: "Energy and Climate Change - Is the UK an Environmental Champion?" on the 18 September 2008, 14.00-17.30 at London Metropolitan University. Speakers include: Lord Giddens, Emeritus Professor, London School of Economics and Peter Luff, Director, Action for a Global Climate Community. A programme with further details can be downloaded by following this link: http://www.fedtrust.co.uk/admin/uploads/Energy_Conference_Invite.pdf.

4 Aug 2008
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Reuse and Recycling: Great use for old plastic film canisters

Solar Aid have come up with methods to recycle old film canisters and plastic film pots, to be used in the manufacture of their micro-solar panels as covers for terminal blocks. Solar Aid can use as many film pots as they can get hold of, as long as they have tight-fitting lids.

8 May 2008
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There is no plan B

Marks and Spencer's enthusiastic embrace of green issues appears, in my opinion, to be little more than a marketing wheeze. Bournemouth Council has taken it hook line and sinker, putting M&S branded waste/recyclables bins across the town.

17 Feb 2008
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Energy Savings Trust Annual Review 06-07 Launched

The annual review gives an insight into what's been happening at the Energy Saving Trust over the past year. Awareness of the importance of climate change is high. However, with conflicting information from so many sources, people are understandably confused about where to go for information and advice. The Energy Saving Trust is attempting to address this confusion by offering consumers a single, independent and trusted source for all their energy saving advice and information. We are now clearly seen as the leading independent adviser offering energy saving advice to consumers - dealing with millions of people annually. No-one else has an ability to independently verify energy saving attributes of products and this year we've already supported numerous companies with our verification work.

4 Feb 2008
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