http://environment-analyst.com/newsLatest News from Environment AnalystFri, 03 Sep 2010 04:40 GMT180SaturdaySundayhttp://environment-analyst.com/3177?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTSupport roles targeted as UK public sector spending shrinkshttp://environment-analyst.com/3175?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTNew purchase serves clients in booming potash industry, oil & gashttp://environment-analyst.com/3180?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTThe “only way” to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the EU transport sector will be through the introduction of “ambitious and aggressive policy measures”, concludes a report produced for energy and climate change consultancy AEA for the European Commission.http://environment-analyst.com/3181?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTMott MacDonald's Brighton-based renewables team has been strengthened by the appointment of ”carbon policy specialist„, Noah Myers. Formerly...http://environment-analyst.com/3176?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTERM has chosen specialist marine environmental consultancy ABPmer to assist in the production of planning-related documentation for Round 3 wind energy devleopments planned by Vattenfall and Scottish Power Renewables in a 6,000km2 area off the Norfolk coast. ABPmer points to its “expertise in marine geology, oceanography and coastal processes” as reasons for ERM's decision to choose it as a sub-contractor.http://environment-analyst.com/3178?rss=newsThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTThe UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published a strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLDW) generated by the nuclear industry and non-nuclear bodies, such as hospitals and universities. The strategy focuses on improving decision making about a wide range of “lightly contaminated” material, including plastic, paper, clothing, wood, metal and building rubble.http://environment-analyst.com/3174?rss=newsWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTThe location of some proposed UK offshore wind farms pose a threat to maritime safety and to the commercial health of the shipping industry because they are...http://environment-analyst.com/3179?rss=newsWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTScottish-headquartered renewable energy consultancy Sgurr Energy has won an 18-month contract, funded by the World Bank's International Finance Corporation, to...http://environment-analyst.com/3182?rss=newsWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00 GMTA methodology for licensing geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been published by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc). The government's proposed licensing regulation represents a step forward in the development of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. The draft regulation was published the same week as the UK and Norwegian governments issued a joint statement on energy security and climate change, which focuses on: further exploiting oil and gas production opportunities in the North Sea; support for the offshore wind energy sector, including further work on the possibility of interconnection between the UK and Norwegian electricity grids; and a commitment to continuing to support CCS development on a global basis.http://environment-analyst.com/3171?rss=newsTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTAcquisition & new offices mark Australasian pushhttp://environment-analyst.com/3172?rss=newsTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTBad debts in Ireland, Poland, Belgium & Romania hit profit forecasthttp://environment-analyst.com/3173?rss=newsTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTOne of the UK's “largest and most comprehensive” investigations into the quality of designated bathing waters will be undertaken by specialist consultancy Metoc on behalf of Yorkshire Water. As part of Yorkshire Water's spending programme for the 2010-2015 fifth asset management programme (AMP5), Metoc will look at “water quality issues in rivers, reservoirs and lakes with a view to optimising asset performance to meet water quality standards”. Commenting on the contract, Metoc director, Chris Mooij, said: “We are pleased to have the opportunity to work on this progressive and challenging AMP5 programme. Yorkshire Water has recognised the innovation and vision that has gone into our systems, software and service delivery”. Metoc has similar AMP5 contracts with Scottish Water and Anglian Water.http://environment-analyst.com/3169?rss=newsThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTCornwall County Council has approved plans submitted by Geothermal Engineering Ltd to build a 10MW geothermal power plant near Redruth. Assistance in preparing...http://environment-analyst.com/3168?rss=newsThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTAcquisition of MMA expands energy & climate-related offeringhttp://environment-analyst.com/3170?rss=newsThu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTAn online metocean forecasting service aimed at the UK offshore development sector has been unveiled by marine environment specialist consultancy, ABPmer. The “seastates” service combines “real-time observations with accurate forecasts” and allows users to “tailor information on past, present and future conditions to their exact requirements”. Explaining the new service, ABPmer senior consultant David Lambkin, said: “Working in the changeable and sometimes harsh marine environment poses a number of challenges. Having the most up-to-date seastate or metocean information from the right geographic location is essential to ensure that marine operations and developments achieve maximum efficiency with minimum risk”.http://environment-analyst.com/3166?rss=newsWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTPost-tax profit declines by almost 75%; strong AMP5 order bookhttp://environment-analyst.com/3167?rss=newsWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTGolder Associates has announced a new leader for its global mining sector business. Based from Golder's global headquarters in Toronto, Bill Shaw will focus on...http://environment-analyst.com/3164?rss=newsTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTDutch firm acquires Edinburgh enviro consultancyhttp://environment-analyst.com/3165?rss=newsTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTResearch comparing the relative cost and potential carbon savings offered by improvements to the energy efficiency of existing homes through refurbishment versus building new, low-energy homes has been published by the UK Building Research Establishment (BRE). Commenting on publication of Energy Efficiency in New and Existing Buildings: Comparative Costs and CO2 Savings, co-author Fiona MacKenzie emphasised the importance of reducing the energy demand of the UK's existing housing stock: “While moving towards a zero-carbon objective for all new buildings can undoubtedly achieve a significant reduction in CO2 emissions in the future, existing buildings will form the majority of the UK’s building stock for many years to come. Therefore, it is vital to focus on the energy efficiency of the existing stock as well as new buildings”.http://environment-analyst.com/3163?rss=newsMon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTBalfour Beatty's first half-year results demonstrate the significance of its recent acquisition of US-based engineering-led consultancy, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB). PB contributed £35 million of Balfour Beatty's professional services business' operational profits, which totalled £49 million.http://environment-analyst.com/3158?rss=newsFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTAn approach to sustainability that has become influential in the Netherlands is being explored by Suffolk County Council, with the help of Royal Haskoning's sustainability team.http://environment-analyst.com/3162?rss=newsFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTA four-year programme of restoration for Lowther castle and gardens near Penrith in the Lake District will include assistance from a team of Gifford's...http://environment-analyst.com/3160?rss=newsFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTThe Northern Ireland Rivers Agency has confirmed that it will continue to employ Skipton-headquartered JBA Consulting, having appointed the consultancy to its strategic flood risk management framework contract. JBA's work will include: flood risk mapping and modelling; completion of preliminary flood risk assessments for river basins and coastal zones; production of “detailed” flood hazard and flood risk maps for those areas identified as having “significant” flood risk; and creation of flood risk management plans. The Rivers Agency has responsibility for both drainage and flood defence within Northern Ireland. Commenting, JBA's chief executive, Jeremy Benn, said: “This is incredibly good news for JBA and allows us to continue our long-standing relationship with The Rivers Agency which extends over 15 years. We look forward to working ... at the forefront of sustainable flood risk management and delivering innovative solutions to meeting the requirements of the EU Floods Directive’.http://environment-analyst.com/3161?rss=newsFri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTInfinis, which is a UK market leader in the generation of electricity from landfill gas, has appointed Bangor-headquartered consultancy Egniol Environmental to provide construction quality assurance (CQA) services on a national basis. Infinis generates approximately 8% of the UK's current volume of renewable energy and its assets include gas wells and gas collection infrastructure at a range of landfills. Egniol has been appointed “to help plan, supervise and report on all construction work” pursued by Infinis. In addition to Bangor, Egniol has offices in Cheshire and Nottinghamshire.http://environment-analyst.com/3154?rss=newsThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00 GMTFocus on increasing income from int'l markets