DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Board of Trade provides advice to the government on its trade deals with foreign countries, which often encompass environmental and climate standards. Tony Abbott and the GWPF have been approached for comment. David Meller has been approached for comment via Meller Designs.

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Business Green

JUNE 21, 2021

Featuring Sir David King and the IEA's Fatih Birol, new group plans to offer regular warnings and policy advice on the urgent need to combat climate breakdown. Lots of kind comments about the @ClimateCrisisAG and great questions. The climate crisis is the biggest challenge we face today but there is still time," he said.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2019

With the headlines dominated by ocean plastics, e-waste has seemingly slipped under the radar,” commented Ad Casey, head of brand at eSpares. The company’s Advice Centre features more than 500 ‘how to’ videos, 700 fault fix articles and 9,000 appliance manuals, all of which help consumers to fix – not throw away.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 12, 2023

Commenting on the inspiration behind AER, Marc Cadotte, Editor-in-Chief, said: “A lot of people who are interested in Applied Ecology tend to work at a really small scale on specific species or in specific systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It requires expert advice and careful negotiation but can lead to significantly lower bills. Chris Handel , managing director of Handel Rating Consultants, comments: “Understanding the operational risk and challenges of operating AD plants is key to challenging the rating valuations now being set.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 8, 2024

Practice Not ‘Uncommon’ When reached for comment, a spokesperson with the Nature Conservancy said its lobbyists have helped the group advocate for important conservation objectives. “We PoliticalWorks and Onward Energy did not respond to requests for comment from DeSmog. Be very wary now,” she said. “So

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

That is allowing us to provide advice and guidance on how to farm without harm. Commenting on the report, Professor Sean Comber expanded on the nature of this blindspot. Commenting on its blog, the WASP group said: “This could be game changing if it is not just hot air”.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

The fourth partner, ProAmpac, a market leader in flexible packaging will provide technical advice and support to the project. Paul Davidson, Innovate UK’s Challenge Director – Smart Sustainable Plastics Packaging, comments: “We are delighted to offer funding to Fiberight and the project partners.

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

Trusted Reviews was founded in 2004 and provides its readers with thorough, unbiased and independent advice on which consumer products to buy, from domestic appliances to mobile phones. Incisive Media has today agreed to acquire the highly-regarded reviews platform Trusted Reviews, www.trustedreviews.com, from TI Media.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Parliamentary rules require former ministers to seek the advice of the advisory committee on business appointments (ACOBA), a Whitehall watchdog, before taking on paid or unpaid roles. If that changes, I will seek ­advice on any role I could have and then Acoba will publish in the usual way, should I accept a role,” Zahawi has said.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

This long-winded approach is no longer necessary, which means that consultants will have more time to interpret the data and offer expert insights and advice. In the past, an individual will have had to visit each online data resource, search for the relevant part, and then often copy and paste the data from one format into another.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 24, 2023

After the LBEG examined the application and gave the districts affected by the area the opportunity to comment and informed the relevant municipalities, it has now granted the permit. This only gives Stadtwerke Norderstedt the basic right to carry out the search.

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Business Green

JULY 20, 2022

It highlights how enhanced consumer protection and advice services, and more funding for homeowners and tax incentives for private landlords for installations could help drive demand for a range of clean technologies.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The comments drew immediate criticism from farming and environmental groups, who warned beef from Mexico tends to have a higher carbon footprint from that produced domestically thanks to the Mexican farming industry's links to deforestation. "I Defra was considering a request for comment at the time of going to press.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Not only can you get advice and guidance from your network, but building strong relationships can improve your chances of being considered when a new position becomes available. #4. We’d love to hear from you in the comments. Did you find these tips useful?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2019

IDOM Project Manager, Kat Johnson, commented: “Background levels of air pollutants are exceeding critical levels across Epping Forest.

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Business Green

MARCH 8, 2023

Her comments were echoed by Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, who said: "The UK has a strong track record when it comes to tackling food waste both at home and abroad, from better protecting crops from disease, to reducing what household's throw away.

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Business Green

AUGUST 25, 2022

As such Feedback today accused the Government Food Strategy , which was published in June, of ignoring the "clear advice" on meat and dairy reduction coming from both the CCC and the Independent Review. The legal case focuses on the Government's failure to take into account expert and independent advice," he explained.

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Terra Infirma

APRIL 16, 2020

Most commentators who played down the risks of Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic have crawled back into their holes, but I’m sure they’ll be back.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 7, 2022

MIT faculty take in member advice and independently decide the Center’s research agenda. Terna has a three-year membership agreement during which the company will be represented on the Center Advisory Committee and provide input to the Center and its future research priorities.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Johnson Matthey declined to comment and said Toogood was unavailable for comment. A BEIS spokesperson said: “Independent reports and advice including that from the Climate Change Committee show that a combination of blue and green hydrogen is consistent with our net zero goals.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Deben describes the government's recent launch of a new online energy advice service and a 'Help for Households' campaign as "a positive step", but he also argues there is room to improve and expand both campaigns.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The OEP will also offer independent advice and oversight on the law and other environmental matters. Once fully functional, the OEP will monitor the government's adherence to environmental laws, investigate suspected failures in its application, enforce compliance, and review government progress against environmental targets.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 8, 2024

Suppliers will also be required to publish the Citizens’ Advice ratings of their customer service so consumers can see how they compare on issues such as call wait times and quality of responses.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2020

With some additional advice, we were able keep the project costs to a minimum, while ensuring reliability.”. Bürkert delivered all the process control valves required by the project. Reducing costs. This made a number of external valve islands and the associated ATEX rated pneumatic control panels redundant, saving the project around £80,000.

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Defend Our Future

MARCH 17, 2023

partnerships & petitions We are less than t hree months into the year and already we’ve worked on two comment periods and two heari ngs for critical environmental rules. A s partners in C limate A ction C ampaign ’s Solutions for Pollution campaign , Defend worked to generate public comment s for the EPA’s methane and soot rules.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 11, 2022

BusinessGreen reached out to both investors for a comment on Greenpeace's finding. HSBC's asset management arm said it had no comment.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, the advice runs counter to arguments made by some of Truss's most vocal supporters, such as former Brexit Minister Lord Frost and influential backbencher Steve Baker, who have sought to blame net zero policies for soaring energy bills, despite ample evidence to the contrary.

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Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2021

His comments were echoed by Paul Cooley, director of capital projects at SSE Renewables, who said the project was "having a real impact in helping Scotland and the UK 'Build Back Better'". We are innovating the offshore cPPA model to help energy-intensive businesses to hit net-zero targets with ease and speed.".

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Business Green

JANUARY 25, 2022

Gallacher, who previously worked as director of energy at Citizen's Advice and began her career with energy regulator Ofgem, was praised by colleagues old and new for her deep knowledge of the energy system and championing of consumer issues over many years. We will miss you Audrey.".

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Britishvolt's chief financial officer, head of finance systems and innovation, and chief of staff to its chief executive were all hired from the consultancy in 2021.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

noted that most credible advice on the country’s route to hitting its 2050 net-zero target includes nuclear power. BEIS has been approached for comment. It appears that BEIS had no update for Horizon in August that was sufficient to persuade them to maintain their interest in new-build nuclear in the U.K.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some commentators observed that proper installation is key. Bioenergy has a part to play too, though the document notes the CCC’s advice to limit its use for heating to biomethane produced by AD, or as an element within a hybrid scheme for off-gas-grid properties, or to local CHP or small-scale district heating systems.

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DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Havas declined to comment. The first insider said that H/Advisors — the London-based agency involved in the pitch —aspires to work with Shell on its PR strategy around public affairs and crisis management. Their work is that of lobbying, influencing government and policy. All done with a super low profile.”

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R-Squared Energy

JUNE 26, 2023

My comments here reflect that experience. A friend recently asked me if I could give some advice to his son, who is starting his career in process safety engineering. Beyond the CEO’s general comment about safety being pure waste, there were some major red flags that have been reported about this submarine.

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 6, 2020

28:12 – Cynthia’s father’s advice on building skills that are transferable and adaptable. Have a comment? to balance all that’s on her plate, and choosing a “primary axis” to stay focused (and sane). Vienna Teng on Spotify. “Level Up” “Blue Caravan” live. Follow Cynthia.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

According to reports in the Times , the government has drawn up plans for a "full-scale" public information campaign, fronted by ministers and celebrities and featuring broadcast adverts, social media messaging, and online advice. So we're trying to help people to help themselves. We're giving them a cushion this year and next.

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