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Sustainable Energy

Sustainable Energy In The UK

In the developed world most of our energy comes from carbon-based fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas energy. These energy sources contribute more than any other activity to greenhouse gas emissions, which may cause global warming.

Energy Use: Sustainable energy in the UK, facts and figures
Wind Power: Wind power in Scotland
Energy Saving: 15 ways to conserve energy in your home
Scottish Executive Report: Public attitudes to wind farms

Energy Use

When carbon-based fuels are burnt (i.e.

Wind Power

Anyone who enjoys the outdoor life in Scotland should be able to confirm that we live in a windy part of the world.

Energy Saving

16 top tips for immediate energy savings from the Energy Savings Trust.

Environmental Management Systems

Over the last few years there has been a realisation that environmental and resource issues are important if a company is to be considered “socially responsible”.

Scottish Government Report

The Scottish Executive is committed to increasing the amount of electricity generated from renewable sources.

The Case for Environmental Management Systems

How many businessmen can say that they have not been at least slightly concerned about rising energy costs over the last year?

Environmental Students get Ventilated

Students from SAC’s Aberdeen campus at Craibstone were given an opportunity to experience for themselves the impact of wind turbines.

Who needs Sustainable Management?

What does sustainability mean to a company these days? When making decisions do you consider the impact over the next year? Three years? Ten years?