Toxins that can normally last in the environment for up to 10 years can be broken down in a matter of days using a mix of microbes, according to researchers from the University of Essex. Microbiologists from the university used a mix of bacteria to completely degrade acidic compounds from
What do you think of the Carbon Trust? We’ve been talking to enough companies over the last two years to have heard a few stories about the Carbon Trust – the UK body responsible for growing green business. What’s your experience been of dealing with them? Has it been
Hi folks Dan here – we’re about to build a video production unit for the Greenbang website revamp. As part of this exciting project (well we’re excited anyway) we are testing out HD DV cameras this week. Do any of you readers have a recommendation of good equipment to
incandescent light bulbs
Today, 1 September, marks the first day of a planned multi-year EU phase-out of energy-inefficient light bulbs, including the humble yet wasteful incandescent. In honour of the incandescent’s now-underway passing, we thought we’d look at a few of the unique facts and characteristics concerning these century-plus-old lamps: * As
Jurdy sees vivid cause for concern …
carbon emissions
The people behind “The Age of Stupid,” a dystopian film about a future wrecked by climate change, are launching a new campaign today aimed at helping society get less stupid about global warming. The 10:10 initiative, aimed at cutting carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010, kicks off
biomass
Working with Forth Ports, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) is proposing to build four dedicated biomass power stations in several locations across Scotland. The development will be led by Forth Energy, a joint venture of the two firms created in 2008. Forth Energy expects to seek consent next year for
geoengineering
The Royal Society is set to release a major new policy report on geoengineering the climate in London tomorrow. Geoengineering the climate: science, governance and uncertainty will make recommendations “to ensure that any geoengineering activities are managed responsibly at national and international levels, and do not detract from wider efforts
energy efficiency
The Carbon Trust will launch a new programme — the Big Business Refit — this September aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) cut their energy costs by improving their efficiency. The programme, which will provide both financial support and expert advice, could help businesses save as much as £40 million,
invasive species
The bad news: The Environment Agency today said it’s spotted a piranha in the River Torridge in Devon. The good news: The deadly, razor-toothed Amazonian fish was harmless … because it was dead. The discovery, however, highlights the dangers of releasing non-native species into the wild in the UK. Agency
Jurdy has yet to discover which step is the hardest …
