Energy
Apr. 22 | Among environmentalists, the global economic meltdown was considered to be a particularly harsh blow, as it suggested that many projects to improve the state of the planet would have to be shelved in a money-saving exercise. However, a research organisation...
Apr. 16 |
With a commitment in place for the state to become carbon neutral by the year 2020, there is a lot of work still to do. Therefore it is timely that Washington’s American University is showing the way by installing solar panels on four of its buildings....
Apr. 15 |
Governments and business need to apply more attention to finding alternative sources of power, according to an energy focus group. The current infrastructures of even the world’s main powers are still too focused on power from non-renewable sources,...
Apr. 4 |
A range of energy companies are gearing up for Earth Month this April, and in the run-up to Earth Day on Friday the 22nd are helping their customers save money and the planet by offering tips for how to make a real impact. On Earth Day, customers will...
Mar. 28 |
A major think-tank have today declared the results of a year-long study into the environmental efforts of major energy companies and the conclusions are that although the companies are clearly doing a lot to overhaul practices, there is more they still...
Feb. 25 |
Of all the companies in the world, the ones taking most of the criticism with regard to the state of the environment would surely be the energy companies. In response to the criticism, an increasing number of companies are now getting involved in environmental...
Feb. 11 |
Green household energy is something that will not take off in the way it should until such time as governments show householders that it isn’t just a money-making scam, according to consumer representatives. While there are plenty of options on...
Jan. 29 |
An increasing number of people are coming to realise that saving in the home can start with saving money on their electricity, gas and other power bills – and that these savings can start online. Using the internet to switch your power supply allows...
Jan. 15 |
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of last year was the inevitable culmination of years of complacency and sheer lack of attention to safety that was present not only in BP, who ran the rig, but which runs industry-wide and needs to be addressed according...
Dec. 31 |
There is no doubt that, by hook or by crook, environmental protection is becoming a bigger priority for companies both large and small. Perhaps the most important element in making compliance a reality is feasibility. A company will be more willing to...