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Risks of No Action on Climate Change

Thu, 8 December 2011

The results of a new scientific assessment on the physical impacts of climate change for more than 20 countries show that if greenhouse gas emissions are left unchecked global temperatures will rise between 3-5°C this century. This could be accompanied by significant changes in rainfall patterns, leading in many cases to increased pressure on crop production, water stress and flood risks.

It is generally accepted that to give ourselves the best chance of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change the rise in global temperature needs to be kept at below 2°C. The study shows that some of the most significant impacts of climate change could be reduced significantly if we do take action.

www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate-change/policy-relevant/obs-projections-impacts.

Energy Share Awards Made!

Thu, 8 December 2011

Four community groups have been awarded funding in the first round of the Energy Share scheme. Two hydro projects in Hexham and Shrewsbury, plus a photovoltaic project in Barnstaple and a wind project in Edinburgh, will receive funding to make their projects a reality. Almost 1000 groups applied in the first round with future rounds set to distribute millions of pounds.

 

 

Want a Car Share in Your Town?

Thu, 8 December 2011

The National Energy Foundation is running an E-Car Club Pilot project on behalf of Sustainable Ventures. The aim of the project is to test the feasibility of implementing an electric car share scheme within selected communities across the UK. Initially six to eight communities will be selected to be surveyed. These will then be narrowed down to three to take part in the trial in the first half of 2012.
 
Anyone interested in taking part in the study, and potentially in the trial itself, should complete NEF’s online survey www.nef.org.uk/e-carclub/survey.php.
 
www.nef.org.uk/e-carclub

 

Funding Available for Community Buildings

Thu, 8 December 2011

The Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) has opened a new round of funding. It will accept applications for capital grants for heat generating technologies and energy efficiency measures on community buildings until 29th February 2012.

 

 

Biomass Power Station on Site of Former M1 Cooling Towers

Thu, 8 December 2011
A biomass power station is to be built on the site of the famous former cooling towers close to the M21 flyover near Sheffield. Formerly used to generate power from coal, the site will now have a biomass power station which will use waste wood to provide energy to homes and businesses. The £120m renewable energy plant will be set near the site of the old Tinsley Towers, adjacent to Meadowhall, and when operational will generate up to 30MW, enough to power 40,000 homes, by converting recycled waste wood into electricity.

http://sheffieldismyplanet.co.uk/news/2011/11/biomass-power-station-on-cooling-towers-site