http://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/Climate Change Northwesten-ukThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/rss/rss.xmlhttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/1832/1833/uk-climate-change-risk-assessment-launched-north-west-detail.htmlThe UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) 2012 has now been published. It is the first assessment of its kind for the UK and the first in a 5 year cycle. It provides underpinning evidence that canThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/boost-for-nw-local-energy-schemes.htmlEnergy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today announced the first 82 local energy projects to win funding from the new £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund. Winning bids include opening showThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-resource-website-site-launched.html The new CLASP website, specially designed to host hundreds of resources developed by CLASP and NW local authorities has launched! www.claspinfo.org contains a wide range of information resources, faThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/cheshire-fire-stations-go-green.html The latest green initiative by Cheshire Constabulary will not only reduce its carbon footprint, but will save on energy costs leading to a reduction in carbon emissions. Two of the county's poThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/adaptation-report-for-bowland-published.htmlAs part of the Climate Change Action Plan, Natural England have published the latest report on adaptation for one of the regions National Character Areas - Bowland Forest. The report is part of a suitThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/consultation-on-mandatory-carbon-reporting.htmlDefra have announced a consultation on the options for mandatory carbon reporting. Click here to go to the consultation page.Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/event-leading-on-sustainability-lancaster-university.htmlLeading on Sustainability Series Department of Management Learning and Leadership Lancaster University Management School Please join us for a discussion series on the opportunities, challengThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/north-west-training-on-renewables.htmlAs part of Climate Week and the CLASP/Climate Change Skills Fund programme, there is a technical training session on 'Stand Alone Renewable Electricity Technologies' on the 22nd March, 9am-4pmThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/don-t-be-stupid-in-climate-week.htmlA joint event between Warrington Borough Council and Friends of the Earth on Tuesday 22 March will see the screening of The Age of Stupid. Starring Pete Postlethwaite, the film examines a catastrophicThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-week-at-the-races.htmlOn the Tuesday of Climate Week (22 March), renewable energy technology suppliers, installers, and planners will descend on Chester Racecourse. Funded by the regional Climate Change Skills Fund, the exThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/join-in-the-global-switch-off-for-climate-week.htmlOn Saturday 26 March, WWF is encouraging people around the world to join together and switch off for an hour. Visit http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk/ to get involved. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/adaptation-top-of-the-agenda-this-climate-week.htmlA special meeting of the Northwest Climate Change Adaptation Group has been organised for the Tuesday of Climate Week to discuss how to build on the progress already made in the region, particularly aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/renewables-roadshow-comes-to-cheshire.htmlA Renewables Roadshow will be calling in at venues across Cheshire aimed specifically at communities interested in investing in renewable technologies. Held on Saturdays, interested parties can meet wThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-week-launch-for-green-infrastructure-to-combat-climate-change-framework.htmlFollowing an intense period of consultation with stakeholders and partners, Green infrastructure to combat climate change: a framework for action in Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/an-apple-a-day-for-primary-school-pupils.htmlPupils at St Dunstan's Primary School in North Manchester will be planting a small orchard on school grounds during this year's Climate Week, providing fruit for generations to come. Funded bThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/join-the-low-carbon-skills-forum-this-climate-week.htmlAs part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), in partnership with skills providers from across the region, is hosting a Northwest Low Carbon SkThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/draft-uk-carbon-plan-published.htmlDECC have published a draft version of the Government's new action plan on climate change. It sets out strict actions and deadlines that Whitehall will have to meet to ensure that the Government lThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/presentations-from-the-transport-amp-domestic-event-available..htmlFor presentations from the event, and any future documents and downloads, please visit the 'Smarter Use of Carbon' section.Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/tender-opportunity-through-the-tcpa.htmlThe Town & Country Planning Association is currently advertising for assistance to deliver the Green & Blue Spaces (GRaBS) Interreg IVC project in the North West of England. Details of the teThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/event-leading-on-sustainability-at-lancaster-university.htmlLeading on Sustainability Series Department of Management Learning and Leadership Lancaster University Management School [ Click here for more details] Please join us for a discussioThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/make-your-lake-district-holiday-a-low-carbon-one.htmlA new project run by Nurture Lakeland and the Lake District National Park is set to study what needs to be done to make low-carbon tourism in the Lake District a reality. The Lake District has alreadyThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/eco-innovation-programme-offers-free-eco-design-suppor.htmlThe Northwest Eco Innovation Programme provides a unique opportunity for eligible companies in the region to access specialist assistance in the fields of product development, innovation and sustainabThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/become-a-master-in-leadership-for-sustainability.htmlLancaster University's part time masters degree in Leadership for Sustainability is enrolling now for May 2011. Designed for people seeking to take leadership in relation to climate change, sustaiThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lancaster-university-s-leading-on-sustainability.htmlOn Tuesday 1 March, Lancaster University's Management School is holding an event entitled Leadership and organisational change for sustainability which features speakers Chris Matthews, Head of SuThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/microgeneration-strategy-consultation-gets-underway.htmlFollowing a collaborative consultation process, the Government has published a consultation document on a Microgeneration Strategy. Covering England only, the document explores a range of barriers thaThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/forest-of-bowland-hydro-generation-feasibility-study.htmlThe Forest of Bowland AONB is conducting a feasibility study into the potential for micro hydro generation in the area, including all of the districts of Pendle, Lancaster and Ribble Valley. Inter HyThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-response-plans-for-bowland.htmlNatural England, Ribble Valley Borough Council and the Bowland AONB Unit are currently working with Atkins who have been contracted to produce two climate change adaptation response plans: one for theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/north-west-and-north-wales-offshore-wind-supply-chain-event-opens-for-registration.htmlFurther to Envirolink's work to map the North of England's offshore wind sector supply chain, the organisation will be hosting a related event on Tuesday 8th February at the Floral Pavillion iThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/offshore-wind-supply-chain-mapping-begins.htmlEnvirolink Northwest has begun mapping the offshore wind supply chain across the North of England. Thanks to funding from the Northern Way, Envirolink is developing and administering a database designThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-185m-north-west-fund-goes-live.htmlThe North West Fund is a new £185m evergreen fund for Northwest businesses, previously known as the Venture Capital and Loan Fund or VCLF, and is open and ready to receive applications. The Fund Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/register-your-free-place-at-the-energy-services-workshop-in-merseyside.htmlAs part of the programme under the Climate Change Skills Fund, the Merseyside Advisory Service is set to host a regional workshop on energy services issues, including ESCos, which is being run under aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/early-march-date-for-next-green-monday-event.htmlThe next Green Monday event will be held at Brother UK, located in Audenshaw, East Manchester, at 6pm on Monday March 7. Featuring Bruce Learner, Community Affairs and Social Responsibility Manager atThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/first-reading-of-the-energy-bill-2011.htmlOn 8 December 2010, the Energy Bill was introduced into the House of Lords with its First Reading. The Bill has been designed to provide for a step change in the provision of energy efficiency measureThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/join-climate-week.htmlClimate Week will take place between 21-27 March 2011 and the associated website is already buzzing with activity. Climate Week promises to 'shine a spotlight on the many positive steps already beThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/clasp-s-new-study-to-inform-the-climate-change-skills-fund.htmlNWIEP and CLASP recently commissioned CLES to complete research on developing stronger links between the low carbon economy and economic development in the region's Local Authorities. This involveThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-behavioural-change-toolkit-available-online.htmlMECHanisms is a practical online resource to assist managers design and improve energy behavioural change programmes. A culmination of a three-year project, the toolkit features a step-by-step guide fThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-sustainable-energy-action-plan-for-greater-manchester.htmlARUP's Sustainable Energy Action Plan for Greater Manchester is now complete and available to view online here The Plan recommends new CO2 reduction targets for Greater Manchester of 34% by 2020 Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/cheshire-and-warrington-s-carbon-management-programme-aims-for-90k-in-savings.htmlThe Cheshire and Warrington Sustainability Alliance's Carbon Management Programme aims to join together 24 public sector organisations and deliver savings through environmental management of energThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-dvd-to-highlight-cheshire-sustainable-success.htmlThe Cheshire and Warrington Low Carbon Communities Network has commissioned the production of a DVD to showcase the successes of its members groups across Cheshire and Warrington. The Network, formed Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/preparations-for-climate-week-2011-begin.htmlClimate Week will take place between 21-27 March 2011 and the associated website is already buzzing with activity. Climate Week promises to 'shine a spotlight on the many positive steps already beThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nugen-venture-for-sellafield.html'NuGen', a joint venture to establish a new nuclear build at Sellafield, has been founded. Three companies - GDF Suez , Iberdrola and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) - joined together to buThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nuclear-amrc-goes-live.htmlThe Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh launched building work on the new Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC), during a visit to the University of Sheffield AMRC with Boeing Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/heat-on-high.htmlThe Lake District Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) has awarded Britain's highest youth hostel £26,000 to improve heating and insulation - as well as lower's the organisation's carboThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-eco-innovation-programme-open-for-business.htmlThe North West Eco Innovation Programme, which is managed by Lancaster University and delivered in partnership with C-Tech Innovation Ltd, is open to small and medium sized businesses in the region, pThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/st-helens-initiative-s-name-in-lights.htmlBetter Lighting in Sustainable Streets (BLISS), a cooperation project delivered by St Helens Council, has been showcased in an article on the Euractiv website, an independent media portal dedicated toThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/giving-power-to-the-people-results-and-case-studies-now-online.htmlNorthwest Climate Change Partner, The Energy Saving Trust (EST), launched a direct mail campaign in February 2010 to encourage consumers to visit local advice centres for information, advice and conveThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/made-today-gone-tomorrow-symposium-series-on-future-trends-in-resource-use-and-management.html@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }@font-face { font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; }@font-face { font-family: "Palatino Linotype&quoThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/culham-centre-for-fusion-energy-s-procurement-day.htmlOver 100 UK companies participated in the procurement day that Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) and UKTI held on September 23rd on the business opportunities arising from construction of the IntThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:01 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/introducing-the-scp.htmlInternationally there is a drive towards low carbon, resource efficient living and working that presents opportunities and challenges for us all. As a region, we have a higher eco-footprint than the UThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/manufacturing-advisory-service-event-review.htmlThe global revival in nuclear power, and the wider move to a low carbon economy, provides a major opportunity for manufacturing companies to get involved in the building and operating of the UK's Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-businesses-successfully-secure-funding.htmlWithin the last month, five Northwest businesses have, with the support of Envirolink Northwest, been successful in securing key funding that will help them to develop their businesess. These includeThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/retrofitting-social-housing-funding-approved.htmlTwo Northwest projects have recently received ERDF approval as part of a wider programme of retrofitting social housing in the domestic housing market. This is the first time an ERDF initiative has beThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/public-bodies-agree-sustainable-procurement-policy.htmlWorking in partnership, a number of regional public bodies (the Regional Strategy Team of the NHS, NWDA, HCA, GONW and NWIEP) have agreed to implement a procurement framework policy with the aim of inThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/sustainable-consumption-and-production-networking-event.htmlWednesday 3rd November 2010 
1.00pm - 4.30pm
 NWDA, Renaissance House, Warrington

 The current public sector regional landscape is changing, but the drive towards a low carbonThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/sustainable-consumption-institute-and-nwda-sign-memorandum-of-understanding.htmlProfessor Hahn, the new Director of the Sustainable Consumption Institute , and the NWDA (through Mark Atherton Director of Energy and Environment) have agreed to work together for the economic benefiThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/bionic-guidelines-published.htmlLancashire County Council is a partner in the BIONIC programme, Sustainable Biofuels in the Community, supported by Intelligent Energy Europe. The BIONIC project was established in 2007 to help promoThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-linkedin-group-for-sector-professionals-in-the-northwest.htmlOver 100 members are discussing sustainability issues and networking on a new LinkedIn group. Sustainable Development Northwest is currently enjoying a lively discussion forum and allows members to shThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/enworks-save-salford-hotel-over-133k.htmlSalford's Lowry Hotel is set to benefit from over £133,250 in annual cost savings by improving its energy and water efficiency, following free support from ENWORKS. Over the last 18 months thThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/city-council-demonstrates-energy-efficiency.htmlLancaster City Council has proved its commitment to reducing its carbon impact. Between 2009 and 2010, the Council has made an annual carbon saving of 7.2% - over twice the target reduction. A number Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/reducing-fuel-poverty-in-cumbria.htmlCumbria now has its own Affordable Warmth Project Co-ordinator to take forward the issues of affordable warmth and fuel poverty. Tom Barlow took up the role in May and is based in Carlisle City CounciThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/council-staff-benefit-from-green-week.htmlThe Energy Saving Trust (EST) advice centre worked with the staff at Eden District Council to programme a 'Green Week' with a different theme each day. Understandably, EST's expertise was Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/expansion-of-clasp-programe.htmlExtra funding to further support planning for carbon reduction and climate change in the North West will see the CLASP programme expanded in order to provide a range of services for planning authoritiThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/do-you-know-a-climate-leader.htmlThe North West Climate Leaders Awards celebrate and recognise the region's local authorities that are delivering innovative, high-quality services which mitigate the potential of climate change, aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/region-s-top-environmental-awards-gain-rsa-approval.htmlThe Northwest Business Environment Awards has been highlighted as a leading example of best practice in the UK, following official confirmation this month of its accreditation by the Royal Society of Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lancashire-s-environmentally-conscious-businesses-unveiled.htmlThe shortlist has been revealed for this year's Lancashire Business Environment Awards. The winners of each of the ten categories will be announced at a ceremony on 21 October at Ewood Park, BlackThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/report-on-peak-oil-and-price-volatility-in-the-northwest.htmlAs part of our commitment to understanding and advising the region on the enviro-economic impacts of the use of natural resources, the NWDA has commissioned a study into the vulnerability of the regioThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/latest-local-authority-carbon-statistics-now-available.htmlThe Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has released statistics showing the carbon dioxide emissions for each area in the United Kingdom. The annual statistics for 2008 detail the emissionThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-renewable-and-low-carbon-energy-capacity-and-deployment-study-launched.htmlEarlier this year, the NWDA commissioned a study entitled Northwest Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Capacity and Deployment, aimed at providing an essential evidence base for renewable energy deploymeThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/case-studies-on-low-carbon-travel-published.htmlThe Energy Saving Trust has published two case studies on the innovative low carbon travel projects they have progressed as part of the Climate Chanmge Action Plan. The Northwest has become the firstThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-key-to-future-northwest.htmlThe transition to a low carbon economy features heavily in the new 'Future North West: Our Shared Priorities'. The development of low carbon energy, carbon reduction and adaptation form the baThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/which-2050-pathway-would-you-choose.htmlThe Department for Energy & Climate Change has developed an interactive tool for everyone to assess how they would achieve the minimum 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050. To try the tool clThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/focussing-on-the-health-sector.htmlOver the past year the Northwest Climate Change Partnership has been working closely with NHS Northwest to assess how the health sector can adress climate change. Information on the project is availabThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/more-support-for-adaptation-in-the-region.htmlMatt Ellis has been appointed as the new regional Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator. Matt will be developing the regional adaptation framework for consultation. This post is being funded by DepartThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-lake-district-summit-2010.htmlThe Lake District National Park is holding a summit to bring together all those who have been working on the Low-Carbon Lake District Initiative. The event, to be held at the Merewood Hotel, WindemereThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/envirolink-supported-cheshire-company-wins-funding-in-national-competition.htmlDailys UK, a Cheshire-based micro-enterprise specialising in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of communications and electronics equipment, has been awarded funding in a national competThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/business-in-the-community-sets-mayday-target.htmlBusiness In The Community (BITC) in the Northwest is challenging organisations in its Mayday Network to help reach a target of 1000 members by the end of 2010. Over 400 businesses have already joined Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/last-chance-to-challenge-your-community-to-sustainable-travel.htmlIt's not long until the deadline for the LowCVP and the Energy Saving Trust's Community Challenge, with prizes of up to £5,000 on offer for community-based projects promoting low carbon vThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-northwest-s-drive-to-reduce-carbon-emissions.htmlOver 100,000 homes in the Northwest will receive a travel energy assessment as part of a new drive launched to help residents reduce their travel costs and lower their carbon emissions. Funded by the Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/mcs-certification-seminars-take-place-in-the-northwest.htmlEnvirolink Northwest, in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, has held two seminars to better inform the region's installers and manufacturers of microgeneration technologies about the importanceThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/forests-and-floods-for-cumbria-woodlands.htmlCumbria Woodlands has commissioned a study into the opportunities where woodland can be used to reduce flooding in the Cocker and Derwent catchment following the floods of last autumn. The resulting rThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/guiding-the-northwest-through-adaptation-to-climate-change.htmlA new briefing guide has been produced for the Northwest Climate Change Adaptation group aimed at those decision makers who affect the design, construction, maintenance and regeneration of the built eThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/power-to-the-region.htmlThe Environment Agency has mapped the hydropower opportunities in England and Wales, and over 4,500 sites have been identified on rivers in the Northwest. The Agency has calculated that if all sites wThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/tyndall-centre-s-paper-wins-prize-with-flying-colours.htmlA Joule Centre funded research project at the Tyndall Centre is due to publish a journal paper that has won joint second best paper prize at the European Transport Conference. In recognition of the NoThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-economy-study-to-review-environmental-renewables-and-low-carbon-sectors.htmlGreater Manchester's Low Carbon Economic Growth Sectors (LCEGS) has been the subject of a review by the Commission for the New Economy to ascertain the strength of the existing environmental, reneThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/jonathon-porritt-joins-drive-to-highlight-northwest-s-green-heroes.htmlJonathon Porritt, one of the most significant green thinkers of his generation, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for this year's Northwest Business Environment Awards. He will address up Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/envirenergy-north-west-2010-showcasing-low-carbon-solutions-for-a-smart-energy-future.-24-june-2010-old-trafford-stadium-manchester.htmlEnvirenergy North West 2010 is the region's flagship energy and environmental management conference presenting innovative technologies and best practice. Managed by Envirolink Northwest, this yearThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-coalition-government-sets-out-its-energy-and-climate-change-agenda.htmlThe new government has published its energy and climate change commitments in its document, The Coalition: our programme for government. Seeking to increase the target for energy from renewable sourceThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/-2m-for-rural-renewables-last-two-weeks-to-apply.htmlThe country's first renewable energy initiative aimed specifically at community groups, small businesses and social enterprises in England's rural Northwest is open for Expressions of InterestThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-opportunities-for-low-carbon-projects-in-rural-communities.htmlThe Rural Carbon Challenge Fund (RCCF), a £4 million competition to help support the development of renewable energy projects in rural areas across the Northwest, has opened for Expressions of IThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/rising-to-the-challenge-the-northwest-s-climate-change-conference.html500 representatives from business, public sector and partner organisations from across the Northwest gathered together at the Manchester Midland Hotel on 12 February to celebrate the launch of the NorThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lake-district-national-park-declared-fleet-hero.htmlThe Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) is celebrating after being awarded first prize in the Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards. LDNPA won the Public Sector Small Fleet category (under 2Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lancashire-climate-change-strategy-celebrates-achievements-on-first-anniversary.htmlAs the Lancashire Climate Change Strategy approaches its first birthday, the team have been celebrating the small steps taken in the past year helping the county towards its target to save 515 ktCO2 aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/smart-businesses-wanted-for-smart-metering-project.htmlA new project that will establish the country's first smart metered business district has launched in Manchester. The first phase of SMARTER is seeking 100 businesses located in Manchester's NThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/bitc-take-a-lead-on-sustainability.htmlLeading on Sustainability is an innovative new programme developed by Business in the Community in partnership with Lancaster University Management School. The programme is designed to prepare future Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/envirolink-northwest-announce-new-funding-opportunities.htmlThe Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has made three new funding streams available, with deadlines for application in April. Envirolink Northwest can assist with applications. The first, Ultra Low CarboThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-search-for-green-heroes-begins.htmlThe Northwest Business Environment Awards 2010 is open for entries. Now in its eighth successive year, the Northwest Business Environment Awards is searching for the green business heroes of 2010 acroThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/materialising-the-potential-for-the-microgeneration-industry-in-the-northwest.htmlThe Energy Saving Trust has launched a marketing campaign in order to ensure that the Northwest meets Clean and Secure Energy targets whilst simultaneously addressing fuel poverty issues. The NorthweThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/mersey-estuary-and-solway-estuary-projects-make-significant-progress.htmlTwo key energy projects in estuaries in the Northwest have completed feasibility and pre-feasibility studies in order to determine next steps. The Mersey Tidal Power Project, supported by Peel Energy Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/perceptions-of-climate-change-in-the-northwest-largest-review-to-date.htmlThe Northwest Climate Change Partnership has conducted its largest, most comprehensive study into the region's perceptions of climate change investigating the opinions of over 2,500 businesses andThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/carbon-capture-and-storage-ccs-industrial-strategy-launched.html DECC has launched a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Industrial Strategy which sets out how the UK can make the most from its knowledge and skills in engineering, geology and the subsea sector and bThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/consultation-on-new-cliamte-change-planning-pps.htmlThe Government has published a new consultation on a Climate Change Planning Policy Statement - Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate. This consultation seeks views on the proposal toThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/land-use-futures-making-the-most-of-land-in-the-21st-century.-final-project-report.htmlLand use futures: making the most of land in the 21st century. Final project report Report of a Foresight project that takes a broad and overarching look at the future of UK land use over the next 50 Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/household-energy-management-strategy-announced.htmlThe new strategy will help people make smarter use of energy in homes, making it easier to take action and reduce bills. Installing some technologies, such as solid wall insulation, could see energy bThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/grants-for-electric-vehicles-announced.html Pioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today. ThThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/carbon-challenge-fund-s-smarter-project-launched.htmlThe Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change launched Manchester's SMARTER project at the Tea Cup café in the Northern Quarter on (Friday 26 February). The ProjThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/presentations-from-the-action-plan-launch-event-available.htmlA pdf of all the presentations from the launch of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan 2010-2012 is available for download from the Downloads sections, or CLICK HERE [8MB File]. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/download-the-new-northwest-climate-change-action-plan-2010-12.htmlToday the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan 2010-12 was launched at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. Go to the Action Plan Progress Pages [link will be activated at 1pm Friday 12th February 2010] Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nw-climate-change-conference-registration-open.htmlFriday 12th February 2010 Midland Hotel, Manchester 9.30am - 2.00pm The event will launch the Northwest's revised Climate Change Action Plan for 2010-2012 and will refocus the commitment of partThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northern-way-energising-the-north.htmlThe Northern Way has published a new document covering the work to provide affordable low carbon energy generation across the three North of England Regions. Energising the NorthThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-statistics-available-from-the-energy-saving-trust.htmlTo aid policy or strategy decision making, the Energy Saving Trust North West Dashboard has been published covering all carbon emissions for the Northwest by individual Local Authorities. The dashboarThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/england-s-northwest-has-been-chosen-as-a-low-carbon-economic-area-for-nuclear.htmlEngland's Northwest has been chosen to lead a joint Low Carbon Economic Area for Nuclear (LCEA) with Yorkshire Forward, based on the region's unique assets and capabilities within the field ofThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/feedback-from-copenhagen.htmlWe cannot start the New Year without mentioning one of the final events of the last - COP15 in Copenhagen. After much effort, the outcome was certainly disappointing. Even so, we can still welcome theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/blacon-takes-the-low-carbon-community-challenge.htmlBlacon in Chester is one of ten UK communities to be supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), leading the way to a low carbon future. Over 300 communities applied to the Low CThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/carbon-challenge-fund-rises-to-the-challenge-of-creating-a-low-carbon-region.htmlEstablished in May 2009, the Carbon Challenge Fund (CCF) is forecast to make savings of more than 17,350 tonnes of CO2 emissions for the Northwest, as well as safeguarding 75 jobs by challenging the rThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nw-climate-change-conference.htmlHOLD THE DATE Launch of 'Rising to the Challenge, A Climate Change Action Plan for England's Northwest 2010-2012' 9.30am to 2pm, 12th February 2010, Midland Hotel, Manchester Join the NorThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/make-it-to-make-an-impression-on-young-people.htmlA new website aimed at students and young people has launched to introduce the exceptional career choices available in the manufacturing industry. With a keen focus on the improvements made within theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/biomass-system-piloted-in-preston-sheltered-housing.htmlA new project to facilitate greater use of biomass in sheltered housing is to launch a pilot installation in Preston courtesy of property management, development and regeneration company, Places For PThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/rochdale-the-recipient-of-europe-s-first-zero-carbon-interchange.htmlEurope's first zero carbon transport interchange will be completed by July 2011 - and will be here in England's Northwest. Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is building Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nwiep-s-got-the-dragon-factor....htmlThe Northwest Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NWIEP) has announced it is looking for low carbon technology schemes to apply for a share of a capital pot of £3.7 million, allocated throughThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/invitation-to-consultation-on-regional-strategy.htmlRS2010 is a new and clear strategic investment framework for the region which unifies the Regional Economic Strategy, Regional Spatial Strategy and Regional Housing Strategy. A draft of Part One of thThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/clear-thinking-for-energy-innovation-in-england-s-northwest.htmlA new agreement, entitled the 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU), has been signed by five organisations within England's Northwest to work in partnership to increase energy innovation actThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-communities-challenge-sustainable-blacon-one-of-phase-1-winners.htmlPhase 1 winners announced Communities in Norfolk, Isle of Wight, London, Nottinghamshire, Pembrokeshire, Cheshire, Northumberland, Yorkshire, Oxfordshire and Devon are the first of twenty communities Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/copenhagen-accord-noted-by-cop15.htmlThe United Nations climate conference of 193 nations in Copenhagen ended early this morning with participants agreeing to "take note" of the Copenhagen Accord, an agreement brokered by the UThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/manchester-city-region-designated-a-low-carbon-economic-area.htmlManchester City Region has been designated the Low Carbon Economic Area for the Built Environment. The announcement was contained in the Pre-Budget Report - stating "Manchester city region has Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-measures-announced-in-the-pre-budget-report.htmlThe Chancellor has announced a range of new Low Carbon measures in the Pre-Budget Report, including investment into low carbon and renewable energy infrastructure, increased venture capital for new teThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/ed-miliband-helps-to-launch-manchester-s-climate-change-plan.htmlClimate change minister Ed Miliband has helped to launch Manchester's ambitious plan to tackle climate change during his last public appearance before attending the landmark Copenhagen summit. ClThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/ccc-aviation-report-published.htmlThe Committee on Climate Change has published it's long awaited report into UK aviation, which will set out how levels of UK aviation emissions can be constrained up to 2050 in order to contributeThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-maps-show-difference-between-2-and-4-degree-warming.html As world leaders gather in Copenhagen for the UN Climate Change Conference, a new map has been launched that highlights the importance of limiting mean global temperature rise to no more than 2 °Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/combatting-climate-change-a-role-for-uk-forests.html"The report 'Combating Climate Change - a role for UK forests' was launched on 25 November at an event in London. The independent assessment was commissioned by the Forestry Commission toThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/nuclear-power-s-chain-reaction-for-england-s-northwest.htmlBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson and Chancellor Alistair Darling have today outlined a package of announcements outlining how the Northwest is helping British businesses seize the opportunities that Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-report-into-the-value-of-ecosystems.htmlNatural England has drawn together research which looks at a range of natural ecosystem services that underpin economic growth and deliver natural solutions to current dilemmas. 'No Charge- valuinThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-report-into-nw-modal-shift-advice-published.htmlIn order to strengthen and develop modal shift messages delivered by the Northwest Climate Change Partnership through the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centres to customers in the Northwest, a mapping exThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/national-assessment-of-forestry-amp-climate-change-published.htmlA new Forestry Commissions report gives advice and recommendations on how providing extra tree cover in the UK can help reduce carbon emissions preventing damaging climate change recommending that anThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/we-need-to-get-the-green-habit-at-work.htmlBritons are happy to recycle and follow green practices at home but leave their environmental conscience at the door when they arrive for work. That's the conclusion of a new survey by Tickbox.netThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/revisions-to-local-authority-co2-emissions-estimates-for-2005-2007.htmlRevised National Data for CO2 emissions (2005-2007) were published on 9 November 2009. To see the revised data sets and an explanation of the revisions on the DECC website, please click here. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/business-link-act-on-co2penhagen.html Business Link has launched a new Act on Co2penhagen and Low Carbon Business Guide to help businesses take action on climate change in the lead up to December's Conference of the Parties (COP15).Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/event-climate-change-behind-the-headlines.html26th November 2009 (16:00 18:30) The Heath, Runcorn As the worlds most important climate change talks fast approach, we look at an update on the science behind climate change and ask why the CopenhagThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/chester-knowsley-and-preston-in-cesp-first-wave..htmlBritish Gas have announced that three Northwest communities will be part of their first wave of the Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) to help low income homes in Chester, Knowsley, and Preston.Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/economic-impacts-of-flood-risk-set-to-increase-according-to-northwest-report-findings.htmlCommissioned by the NWDA and managed by the Environment Agency, a report into the economic impact of current and future flood risk in the Northwest of England. Estimates were made of the expected econThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-projections-in-practice-pip-events-a-success.htmlOver 170 delegates from the region attended a variety of free events under the Projections in Practice (PIP) banner in Preston earlier in the month. Organised by the North West Climate Change PartnersThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/save-the-date-envirolink-join-with-clasp-for-financing-carbon-reductions-for-local-authorities-event.htmlOn 19th November, Envirolink are running a CLASP-sponsored event in Manchester entitled Financing Carbon Reductions for Local Authorities. Spokespeople from funding bodies will be on hand to explain hThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/energy-saving-trust-in-partner-search.htmlThe Energy Saving Trust (EST) is calling for Northwest private and public sector organisations to apply to work with the Trust as a partner in their Pay As You Save (PAYS) pilot scheme. The PAYS conceThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-showcase-some-excellent-low-carbon-initiatives-in-europe.htmlThe 'Open Days' is an annual week-long series of seminars and networking events coordinated by the European Commission and Committee of the Regions in Brussels, bringing together politicians aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/joule-centre-showcased-in-run-up-to-copenhagen.htmlERRIN, the European Regions Research and Innovation Network, has showcased the work of the Northwest's Joule Centre as part of their paper ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen iThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/energy-saving-trust-s-launch-of-northwest-green-communities.htmlThe Energy Saving Trust's Northwest launch of their new Green Communities Service took place at the Eco Tourist Award winning Manchester hotel, The Palace, on 15th October. Delegates on the day inThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lake-district-national-park-authority-turns-carbon-reduction-aims-into-results.htmlThe Lake District National Park Authority is celebrating after having achieved numerous successful carbon reduction measures - with the potential for more good results in the near future. In concentraThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/driving-information-to-northwest-homes.htmlThe three Energy Saving Trust advice centres in the Northwest have recently completed a report into modal shift mapping, highlighting the type and level of sustainable transport information available Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/grabbing-a-new-project-focused-on-green-and-blue-infrastructure.html GRaBS is a new network of leading organisations involved in integrating climate change adaptation into regional planning. Standing for 'Green and Blue Space Adaptation for Urban Areas and Eco Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/guidance-on-carbon-neutrality-published.htmlSUMMARY OF GUIDANCE ON CARBON NEUTRALITY 'Carbon neutral means that - through a transparent process of calculating emissions, reducing those emissions and offsetting residual emissions - net caThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/cumbria-green-build-festival-5th-to-18th-october.htmlThe Cumbria Green Build Festival aims to show the public, business and communities what has already been achieved within the county and inspire them make changes themselves. The Festival raises awarenThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/-10m-for-20-best-low-carbon-communities.htmlOpportunity for low carbon communities to shape future policiesThe Government has launched a search for local authorities, charities and social enterprises to take up the challenge to help communitiesThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/10-10-pledge-campaign-launched.html10:10 is an ambitious project to unite every sector of British society behind one simple idea: that by working together we can achieve a 10% cut in the UK's carbon emissions in 2010. Click here foThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/projections-in-practice-pip-training-programme-arrives-in-the-north-west.htmlThe Projections in Practice (PiP) programme is a series of free events aimed at equipping delegates with the right training and guidance to be able to use the UK Climate Projections to assess the riskThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/joule-centre-launches-news-centre-resource.htmlThe Joule Centre has launched a brand new microsite dedicated to the latest news, comment, opinion and analysis from the Joule team on the regional, national and international energy scene. IndividualThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-renewable-energy-strategy.htmlThe Department of Energy and Climate Change has recently published its Renewable Energy Strategy and Executive Summary, following a major consultation exercise in 2008. The strategy sets out how all mThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-transport-a-greener-future.htmlAlso accompanying the government's UK Low Carbon Transition Plan is the Low Carbon Transport strategy, detailing how the country intends to reduce carbon emissions from domestic transport over theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-low-carbon-industrial-strategy-lcis.htmlPublished alongside the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan is the government's Low Carbon Industrial Strategy (LCIS), a series of governmental interventions to support those industries vital in tacklinThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/the-uk-low-carbon-transition-plan-shapes-the-future.htmlIn the run up to the global climate talks in Copenhagen this December, the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan is the strategy detailing how the country will meet the cut in emissions set out in the budget Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/tomorrow-s-world-is-yours-for-the-making-join-the-environment-agency-to-make-a-difference.htmlBuilding on the success of last year's Tomorrow's World project, the Environment Agency intends to work with their partners to bring the issue of climate change and its effects to the businessThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-adapting-for-tomorrow.htmlClimate Change: adapting for tomorrow is a new report from the Environment Agency which demonstrates how the organisation is working, often in partnership with others, to help communities and businessThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/low-carbon-living-from-the-carbon-challenge-fund.htmlThe launch of The Carbon Challenge Fund was reported in the last issue of this newsletter, and organisations and businesses were invited to apply to the fund for support for their energy efficiency, rThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/energy-saving-trust-supports-ni-186.htmlAs part of its support for Local Authorities' work on National Indicator 186 the Energy Saving Trust has just launched two tools aimed at planning and monitoring activities which reduce carbon emiThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/joule-centre-invites-applications.htmlThe Joule Centre is inviting proposals for research projects from eligible organisations within the Northwest. In this call, applications are invited for "Seed Corn" Grants to academics to wThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-livestock-resource-efficiency-website.htmlThe new RDPE Northwest Livestock Programme website (Livestock Northwest) is now live. www.livestocknw.co.uk has been developed by Myerscough College for livestock farmers in the North West as partThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/presentations-from-low-carbon-skills-workshop-available.htmlAs a part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan, Ecotec have been commissioned to improve the evidence base on the skills implications of delivering the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan and Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/funding-announced-for-low-carbon-vehicle-infrastructure.htmlAs part of the UK Government's strategy to decrease carbon emissions from road transport, up to £1m in grants are available to encourage organisations to install refuelling or recharging statThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-at-the-forefront-of-the-low-carbon-transition.htmlThe North West is at the forefront of the UK's shift to low carbon, with more renewable energy sites than any other part of the country, Energy Minister Lord Hunt said today. His comments came asThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/pre-copenhagen-document-launched-by-decc.htmlThe Department for Energy and Climate Change have published their approach to the post-Kyoto negotiations later this year, the Road to Copenhagen. Click here to read more. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/uk-climate-chnage-projections-launched.htmlDEFRA have launched new projections of the impacts of future climate change. Named the UK Climate Projections 2009, they outline the likely changes in temperature, sea level, cloud cover and precipitaThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/national-profile-for-may-day-summit-in-the-northwest.htmlThe recent Prince's May Day Summit has recieved national profile through the BBC. More than 200 business leaders attended the event at Manchester Airport, signing up to practical action on climateThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/northwest-carbon-challenge-launched.htmlThe Carbon Challenge will support the deployment of low carbon technologies by minimising the risk to investment in new and innovative technologies, processes and approaches by demonstrating and monitThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-climate-change-cpd-course-for-teachers.htmlManchester Development Education Project, in partnership with the Science Learning Centre North West and Manchester Metropolitan University, are offering an exciting new CPD course on climate change aThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-nw-climate-change-teacher-directory.htmlA new online resource for teachers in the North West is to be launched at 3:30 till 6:00 on the 30th April 2009 at the Manchester Digital Development Agency. Produced by the Development Education ProjThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/cumbrian-high-fells-climate-report-published.html Natural England have published the Climate Change Character Area reports on four treasured, and very different, English landscapes including the high fells of the Lake District. These reports formThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/lancashire-climate-change-strategy-launched.htmlLancashire Climate Change Partnership launched 'Actions for Tomorrow - The Lancashire Climate Change Strategy' on the 16th April. Click here for more information. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/consultation-on-potential-sites-for-nuclear-power.htmlThe Department for Energy & Climate cHnage has announced a consultation on the potential sites for new nuclear power stations. Of the 11 sites, 4 are in the Northwest - Heysham in Lancashire &Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/government-announce-250m-for-ultra-low-carbon-vehicles.htmlThe Government has announced its strategy to accelerate the adoption of ultra low carbon vehicles (ULCV's) across the UK, with the aim to become the global leader in the design and adoption of theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/sustainable-buildings-nw-website-launched.htmlSustainable Buildings Northwest is the new regional website raising awareness and providing knowledge to help you deliver sustainable buildings in the region. You can use the site to find out about SBThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/eu-parliament-backs-80-emissions-cut-and-60-renewables-goal.html Discussions regarding Europe's future energy policy this week has seen MEPs backing proposals for new EU targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% before 2050. And, the meetings of the fullThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/good-news-on-greenhouse-gas-emissions-but-co2-challenging.htmlNew figures released on 3rd Feb 2009 show that overall UK greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 18.4% since 1990, or 21.7% if the impact of carbon credit trading is taken into account. This comparesThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/european-parliament-seals-climate-change-package.htmlAfter eleven months of legislative work, the European Parliament gave its backing to the EU's climate change package which aims to ensure that the EU will achieve its climate targets by 2020: a 20Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-act-available-for-download.htmlThe full version of the Climate Change Act 2008 is now available for purchase or download from HMSO. Click here to download. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/uk-first-to-auction-carbon.htmlThe Government has held Europe's first carbon allowance auction in Phase II (2008 - 2012) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Four million allowances were sold at a total value of £5Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-bill-passes-into-law..htmlThe Climate Change Bill passed into law last night (26th November 2008). The Bill is the world's first legally binding legislation to reduce carbon emissions, and commits the UK Government to a 26Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/progress-report-by-the-northwest-climate-change-partnership-2008.html The Northwest Climate Change Action Plan Progress Report 2008 has been published and is available to download. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/new-guidance-available-for-householders-developers-and-planners-on-using-biomass-wood-fuel-heating.html New North West specific Biomass guidance documents are now available. These are aimed at: Householders Developers Local planners (development control) Each document has been produced for 4NW by NThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/uk-leads-the-way-to-an-80-co2-reduction.htmlEnergy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband today committed the UK to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050 as a major contribution to a global deal on climate change. CliThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/european-greenhouse-gas-projections-launched.htmlThe European Environment Agency has published an assessment of the current and projected progress of EU Member States, EU candidate countries and other EEA member countries towards their respective taThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/impacts-of-europe-s-changing-climate-report-published.htmlThe report presents past and projected climate change and impacts in Europe by means of about 40 indicators and identifies sectors and regions most vulnerable with a high need for adaptation. The repoThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/ed-miliband-to-head-new-energy-amp-climate-department.htmlIn today's Cabinet re-shuffle, Ed Miliband is to head up a newly created Department of Energy and Climate. Further information will be posted when available, Click here to go to the Guardian WebsThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/england-s-largest-on-shore-wind-farm-opened-in-the-northwest.htmlEngland's largest onshore windfarm at Scout Moor, between Rawtenstall and Rochdale, has been officially switched on. The new £50m, 26-turbine, 65MW scheme can generate enough low carbon energThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/climate-change-projections-delayed.htmlDefra, Met Office Hadley Centre and UK Climate Impacts Programme have taken a decision to delay the launch of the UK 21st Century Climate Change Projections (2008) project (UKCIP08). This decision hasThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/study-into-the-economic-implications-of-climate-change-published..htmlA report has been published into the economic impacts of climate change legislation, policy and regulation on the Manchester City Region and the Northwest. Known as the 'Mini-Stern', the reporThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BSThttp://www.climatechangenorthwest.co.uk/news/archive/cumbria-vision-launches-renewables-panel.html A NEW panel of experts established by Cumbria Vision to help develop renewable energy in the County will be led by renowned scientist Sir Martin Holdgate CB. Sir Martin was appointed Chairman of theThu, 17 May 2012 21:01:02 BST