Articles from Transform June 2014
Cleaning up America
9th June 2014
The US may soon slip behind China as the world's largest economy, but remains the largest emitter of CO2 per head, so Obama's clean power plan is a m...
EM Highway Services: At the helm
9th June 2014
EM Highway Services uses IEMA's leadership training course to help embed sustainability
VIDEO: Q&A with Tim Balcon
9th June 2014
IEMA's chief executive talks to Paul Suff about skills and the future of the profession
Training focus: MOOCs move up the agenda
7th June 2014
Richard Campen on why environmentalists should consider massive online open courses
Using GHG data with confidence
6th June 2014
Nick Blyth, IEMA's policy and practice lead on climate change and natural environment looks at progress in guidance on reporting scope 2 GHG emissions
Professional development sessions at Energy Expo
6th June 2014
IEMA members have the opportunity to get a one-to-one professional development session at a leading industry event taking place in London this month.
New course focuses on changes to 14001
6th June 2014
With almost two-thirds of members telling IEMA that environment management systems (EMS) are a part of their role, the Institute has worked to ensure ...
Clarity is key, says IEMA CEO
6th June 2014
In his latest blog, IEMA's chief executive Tim Balcon has announced a forthcoming review of the Institute's membership levels.
Natural Resources Wales: One for all
6th June 2014
Last year Natural Resources Wales replaced three Welsh environment bodies. Lucie Ponting reports
Climate warning for US
5th June 2014
Higher temperatures and rising sea levels are just two of the future risks facing the US, according to the country's third national climate assessment...
NUS case study: Bright young things
5th June 2014
the environmentalist learns about the innovative features installed at the new head office of the NUS
Legal brief: From our royal correspondent
5th June 2014
Stephen Tromans says a court decision to reveal the content of communications between Prince Charles and government ministers will improve access to e...
Renewables power green growth
5th June 2014
The output of environmental goods and services per unit of gross domestic product (GDP) in the EU increased by more than 50% between 2000 and 2011, la...
EIA update/June 2014
5th June 2014
IEMA's latest update on environmental impact assessment (EIA) practice including amended EIA Directive
New research reveals increased flood risk
5th June 2014
New satellite images reveal that the Antarctic ice sheet is now losing 159 billion tonnes of ice each year - twice as much as when it was last surveye...
Defra biodiversity indicators reveal decline
5th June 2014
Despite some notable successes in marine protection, many species and habitats are still in decline, according to Defra's 2014 indicators for the natu...
Emissions carry on falling
5th June 2014
Total emissions of direct greenhouse gases decreased by 26% in the UK between 1990 and 2012, according to the latest figures from Decc for the GHG inv...
Biogas is given 'official' backing
5th June 2014
US announces energy standards
5th June 2014
The US energy department has announced two new energy efficiency standards for electric motors, and walk-in coolers and freezers.
2°C temperature threshold puts oil investments at risk
5th June 2014
Shell says demand for fossil fuels will remain buoyant and continue to attract a high price.
Insulation gives rapid payback
5th June 2014
UK businesses could save £370 million a year through cost-effective investment in industrial insulation, with a payback period of less than a year, ac...
Funding for LIFE+
5th June 2014
The European commission has approved funding of €282.6 million for more than 200 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the EU's environment fund.
Climate change: Adopting the right position
4th June 2014
With IEMA reviewing its statement on climate change, Paul Suff hears the views of leading practitioners
A better future with BT?
28th May 2014
The telecoms giant has published its Better Future sustainability report outlining the company's social and environmental performance for last year an...
Homeworking gives big carbon savings
20th May 2014
Increasing the number of staff working from home could save UK employers 3 million tonnes of CO2 and £3 billion in costs, according to the Carbon Trus...
Revised PAS 2060 clearer on marketing
13th May 2014
BSI has revised its carbon neutrality standard, PAS 2060, to broaden its scope and clarify advice on how firms can communicate claims of being carbon ...
