Archive for March, 2009
Shell switches from wind and solar to bio fuels
Anglo-Dutch energy concern Shell will no longer make major investments in solar or wind energy, CEO Jeroen van der Veer said at a ‘strategy update’ in London on Tuesday afternoon. ‘Do not expect solar, wind or hydrogen to grow within Shell,’ Van der Veer is reported as saying. Linda Cook, another board member, said investments […]
Leicester wind power loses out
After testing by expert contractors, the Leicester City Council has concluded the city simply isn’t windy enough for wind turbines. Apparently the city sits in a natural depression, which doesn’t help. Sites were scoped out in Western Park, Beaumont Park, Castle Hill Park and Ashton Green – all in Beaumont Leys – as well as […]
Carbon Disclosure Project helps UK government go green
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an independent not-for-profit organisation which claims to hold the largest database of corporate climate change information in the world. Its first Public Procurement report released today reveals the power of the public sector to use procurement to transform the UK to a low carbon economy. Central and local government […]
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