Sep 27, 2012 15:14 BST Bury Council Ambitious plans to bring together communities and improve each part of Bury have now been agreed.
Subject: Environmental politics
Press Releases
Effective enzymes for the degradation of cellulose - SEKAB and Dyadic in cooperation on verification
Sep 17, 2012 12:20 BST SEKAB Better and more hard-hitting enzymes for breaking down cellulose result in a more efficient production of bioethanol for biofuels and green chemicals. SEKAB E-Technology is one of the few companies with the ability to test innovations within the field on a scale, transferable to an industrial production scale.
Dec 13, 2011 09:23 GMT Institute of Development Studies, IDS The Durban climate summit ended in high drama, with a consensus agreement to open a new phase of negotiations, to be finished by 2015 at the latest, with targets for all countries kicking in from 2020. Given initial positions of the most powerful actors, this outcome looks impressive; a testament to the diplomatic skills and stamina of those pushing for a deal. Also, importantly for developing...
Dec 01, 2011 17:59 GMT Hidden Britain Whatever transpires over the next few months, funding pressures mean making the case for tourism as a driver of economic and social benefit is more important than ever. Successful communities are working with their local authorities to research the tangible benefits visitors bring to an area and building the case for funding accordingly.
Oct 13, 2011 08:40 BST SABMiller Backus has been awarded for its "Sustainable Development Strategy and Social Corporate Investment" and was distinguished as Exemplary Practice of Business Social Responsibility in Latin America 2011 by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI), a prestigious international institution that promotes business social responsibility.
Jan 20, 2011 13:59 GMT Plantagon International AB Plantagon has signed a letter of intent with the Botkyrka municipality in Sweden for establishing a vertical greenhouse. The project has received funding from the Swedish government's Clean-tech Initiative, the Delegation for Sustainable Cities. Construction is planned to begin in 2012.