In 1965 executives at Shell wanted to know what the world would look like in the year 2000. They consulted a range of experts, who speculated about fusion-powered hovercrafts and "all sorts of fanciful technological stuff". When the oil company asked the scientist James Lovelock, he predicted that the main problem in 2000 would be the environment. "It will be worsening then to such an extent that it will seriously affect their business," he said.
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Worlds Largest Ice Sheet Melting
The world's largest ice sheet has started to melt along its coastal fringes, raising fears that global sea levels will rise faster than scientists expected.
Moseley Bog celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund win for 'Tolkien's playground' Nature Reserve
A well-loved Birmingham nature reserve acknowledged by JR Tolkien as the inspiration behind the mystical Old Forest in his world famous novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, has won a £376,500 grant* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Spring time investment boost for six UK parks
The parks in London, Darlington, Oldham and Stoke-on-Trent are now set to begin major redevelopment work.
Southampton Sea City Museum sets sail
Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced confirmed funding¹ for Southampton Sea City Museum as well as initial support² for projects in Suffolk, Herefordshire, the Outer Hebrides, Nottinghamshire, Wiltshire and a UK-wide film heritage project.
Study Identifies New Ideas In Business/University Collaberation
An independent study of a collaboration between Middlesex University and The Wastepack Group Ltd has identified innovative approaches within the venture, which may be of benefit to similar projects in the future.
Edelchemie
Edelchemie, the specialist waste recycling company has started construction of a new treatment plant in Cheshire.
Since 1994, the Company develops and operates bespoke recycling solutions for the recovery of metals, ammonia and
other components from a wide variety of industrial residues and byproducts for clients ranging from small SME's to blue chip company's
such as Johnson Matthey and Shell.
Cumbria Business Environment Network Awards 2010
On the 23rd March the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, will play host to the prestigious 10th annual Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) awards. CBEN is a project delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA).
Over 200 gold, silver and bronze awards will be presented to businesses from a range of sectors for their ongoing commitment to the environment. Under the scheme, CBEN Auditors work with these businesses to find ways to increase their resource efficiency and other ways in which to lessen their environmental impact. The different categories of Award reflect the input required at each level.
EDP Health, Safety and Environments’ CEO wins Corenet’s Global Luminary Award for Excellence in Speaking
EDP is a specialist Health, Safety and Environment Consultancy, operating from strategic locations throughout the UK, EMEA and South East Asia. David Skews, CEO has been awarded with ‘Corenet’s Global Luminary Award for Excellence in Speaking’ for his speeches and talks at the 2009 Macau Summit.