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2009
Articles from 19th Aug 2009
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Small firms 'in denial' on environmental impact
Aug 19 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Small businesses are sticking their heads in the sand about their environmental impact after a new survey showed a vast gulf between their perception of the harm they do to the planet and reality. Read
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Trade unions seek ‘just transition’ into greener economy
Aug 19 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Trade unions are supporting deep cuts in greenhouse gases as part of a planned United Nations climate pact and want to ensure jobs are preserved in a shift to a green economy. Read
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Andrew Whitehead: Aston University link to Bioenergy Research Institute could prove powerful
Aug 19 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
There has been plenty of talk recently about the Government’s plans for decarbonising our power sector and its efforts to stimulate the green economy. Read
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Environment Agency offers free seminars on electrical waste
Aug 19 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
The Environment Agency is offering free and impartial advice at breakfast seminars around the Midlands on the WEEE Regulations which aim to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic equipment being produced and to encourage people to reuse, recycle and recover it. Read
