Articles in this issue:
Sara Parkin 7 September 2004, Skills & training
Sara Parkin argues for clarity from the government in framing the market for human talent.
Esther Maughan McLachlan and Jamie Wallace 7 September 2004, Higher/Further Education, Professional development, Skills & training
Can sustainability specialists set the world to rights? Jamie Wallace and Esther Maughan talk to former graduates, finding out how their skills suit the real world.
Hannah Bullock 7 September 2004, Behaviour change, Marketing, Young people
As the environment really hots up, Hannah Bullock finds out why young people are so chilled out.
Edwin Datschefski 7 September 2004, Composting, Landfill, Materials, Products & processes
What’s the green materials option
Kath Stathers 7 September 2004, Employment, Farming/Horticulture, Skills & training
Kath Stathers on sustainable prisons
Esther Maughan McLachlan, Hannah Bullock and Roger East 7 September 2004
What happens to projects that feature in Green Futures
Ben Dyson 7 September 2004, Conservation, Materials
Led up the peat-free garden path by the National Trust
Mark Fairbrass 7 September 2004, Re-use/refurbishment, Recycling
Why recycling is Really Good Fun - Beacon Press
Polly Ghazi 7 September 2004, Americas, Solar energy/PV
California considers plan to create a million solar homes
Polly Ghazi 7 September 2004, Americas, Carbon reduction
American states have started suing power companies over their CO2 output
7 September 2004, Carbon reduction, Europe
EU greenhouse gas emissions are falling
7 September 2004, Marketing, Young people
Controversial campaign against litter louts targets kids’ dirty minds
7 September 2004, Behaviour change, Health
Research on self-esteem focuses on quality of life
7 September 2004, Biotechnology, Conservation
DNA storage initiative for endangered species
7 September 2004, Australasia, Awards & grants, Pollution
Pollution disaster town becomes environmental model
Mike Gerber 7 September 2004, Regeneration
Regeneration plans build on potential of environmental sector
Hannah Bullock 7 September 2004, Health, Young people
European ministers draw up action plan for children’s health
7 September 2004, Eco-products & services, Packaging, Recycling
UK’s first drinks carton recycling plant up and running
7 September 2004, Congestion, Freight
Bristol scheme to cut city centre delivery driving
7 September 2004, Biofuels
Developers emphasise progress and potential of new
7 September 2004, Carbon reduction, Europe
Dutch propose more ambitious emissions targets
7 September 2004, Local government
More councils should make action plans on climate change
7 September 2004, Australasia, Forests
Council bans building in ancient Queensland rainforest
7 September 2004, Climate change impacts, International policies & agreements, Toolkits/information packs
Europe’s climate outlook depends on action on emissions
7 September 2004, Budget/Taxation, Congestion
Report stresses potential benefits of road use charging
7 September 2004, Higher/Further Education
Leadership course makes for leadership roles
7 September 2004, Fishing, Marine/coastal
A worldwide network of marine nature reserves could save our threatened fisheries
7 September 2004, Cars, Commuting
Pilot scheme will try out reserving lanes for fuller cars
7 September 2004, Hydrogen/fuel cells, Nanotechnology, Solar energy/PV
New solar cells produce hydrogen more efficiently
7 September 2004, Congestion, Local government
The first extension of London’s congestion charge is set for 2006
7 September 2004, Awards & grants, Waste minimisation
A Devon business initiative backs waste education schemes and business awards
7 September 2004, Fishing, Wildlife
Survey of fish in Britain’s rivers finds good news and bad
Daniel Kramb 7 September 2004, Solar energy/PV
Wrexham gets a central role in photovoltaic panel production
Daniel Kramb 7 September 2004, Solar energy/PV
New hybrid combines solar water heating with PV power
Daniel Kramb 7 September 2004, Awards & grants, Cars, Energy conservation & efficiency
Winning car in fuel-saving contest approaches 10,000 mpg
7 September 2004, Schools
Leicester extends an environmental management scheme to schools
7 September 2004
England’s local authorities edge closer to their waste recycling targets
18 August 2006, Biofuels, Entrepreneurship, Methane, Waste to energy, Young people
Roger Cowe meets a methane missionary