National News In Brief (October 2021):
Report by Shlomo Dowen | Zero Waste Europe
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is being explored in response to climate concerns. A new report by Zero Waste Europe looks at carbon capture for waste incinerators. It presents key general and specific arguments on how CCS for incinerators is a distraction , instead of a solution, to incinerators’ carbon problem.
According to report author Shlomo Dowen: "Investment in carbon capture for incinerators makes no sense when what is needed for the climate is to phase out the use of incinerators as soon as possible. I hope this report triggers a much needed discussion across the UK about how best to transition away from residual waste and towards a circular economy that is better for the climate."
Local News In Brief (Oct 2021)
After Sustainable Hayfield's AGM last month, Professor Kevin Anderson, professor of Energy and Climate Change at Manchester University gave a presentation on the theme of COP26 which attracted a good deal of interest. The talk, and subsequent discussion, was recorded and is available to view at :
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High Peak Borough Council & Staffordshire Moorlands Council
Salary: £31,346 to £36,922
Location: Leek & Buxton
Duration: Permanent
Deadline: 12pm on Wednesday 20th October
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Candidates will require a sound understanding climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity.