The new European supergrid will create more green jobs and drive down dependency on fossil fuels, it has been suggested.
Paolo Berrino, press officer at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), spoke out after plans for several countries on the continent - including Germany, France and the Netherlands - to merge their electricity grids with the UK's to create one large infrastructure were announced.
Mr Berrino referenced some EWEA statistics which showed that out of all alt...
Those who want to pursue rewarding environmental careers may agree with the remarks of a correspondent, who suggested that more can be done to raise awareness regarding eco-efficiency.
Rob Holdway, presenter of Channel 4's Dumped, outlined the vital areas where businesses need to improve their relationship with the environment.
He said: "The main thing of course is raising awareness amongst small businesses … the water, the energy and the waste that you generate has a...
People interested in building environmental careers could take on board new advice from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, which underlined the importance of energy saving.
Rob Holdway, Channel 4's eco-design expert, is supporting a campaign to help individuals and organisations cut down on bad habits.
He added: "Resource efficiency really isn't rocket science."
Mr Holdway went on to say: "Whether it's turning off lights, turning d...
Anyone with an interest in environmental careers may be intrigued by an expert's comments, after the government announced plans to equip businesses with the tools to promote cycling.
Jo deBank, a spokesperson for London TravelWatch, suggested that many commuters could benefit from an increase in positive methods to get to work.
She commented: "I do certainly think it is a step in the right direction, and generally it is a good thing."
Ms deBank went on to say...
One expert may find favour with those keen on environmental careers, after she suggested there should be greater resources directed towards improving recycling practices.
Jenny Bates, London campaigner for Friends of the Earth, outlined the reasons why current landfill waste policies must be changed.
She said: "We should be reusing and recycling as much as possible."
Regarding the capital's strategy on such matters, Ms Bates added: "The mayor must now fo...