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Experts are claming that more funding and park keepers are needed to encourage people in the city to enjoy their green spaces.

Companies are increasingly introducing eco-friendly measures in a bid to cut costs.

An OBE has been awarded to the Gideon Amos, chief executive of the Town and Country Planning Association for his work on sustainable developments.

A Welsh training academy has said it is expecting applicants to flock to join its renewable energy courses in 2009.

Unpredictable weather is harming British wildlife, a report warns.

There has been a drop in demand for energy from both businesses and homes in the UK, it has been revealed.

Children in the north-east have signed up to a project which encourages the use of renewable energy.

More recognition needs to be given by government of the potential of wind energy, it has been claimed.

Scotland is beating its renewable energy targets according to one politician.

Climate change targets can be easily met provided there is a high initial investment, according to scientists.

A wind turbine proposal in the car park of a supermarket in Coventry has received planning approval.

The UK has become more attractive place for investment in renewable energy, according to the latest report by auditors Ernst & Young.

Environmental heroes sought
Nominations for environmental heroes are being sought by for an award to recognize inspirational leadership or eco-friendly living.

The Energy Saving Trust is calling for people to nominate their environmental heroes, who could then win up to £20,000 to continue their good work.

A partnership between brands and experts in energy saving, waste and water set up the Future Friendly Awards "to celebrate the local heroes that take small scale, positive action to make a difference".

Nominations will be accepted until January 23rd, after which a panel will narrow down the submissions and pick five finalists.

A short film will be made of each of their achievements and actions, which will then be posted online ahead of a final round of voting for the winner.

The £20,000 reward will be provided half in funds to further the individual or groups continued work and the other half in time with a consultant who will help them further their aims.

Earlier this year energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband called for 'popular mobilisation' to put pressure on politicians to make combating climate change a priority.

In a bid to cut the energy bills of people suffering fuel poverty in Wales, the assembly has announced £5.8 million to offer homes insulation and heating measures.

Students at a Nottingham school have secured the construction of a wind turbine to generate electricity and act as an educational resource.

Record breaking electricity generation from a tidal stream project has been achieved.

New forms of renewable energy have been recognised under recent EU agreements.

As developers recognise that more energy efficient and sustainable buildings lead to lower costs, more are asking architects to incorporate green design principles in their plans, according to a new survey.