Energy and Environment Feature Library

Operations Engineer's library catalogues editorial features going back five years.

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02/11/2023 BNG development Seven years since the UK’s leading conservationists declared it ‘one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world,’ we are finally about to see concerted action, reports Dominic Bernard » Read More


10/08/2010 Making sustainability pay Following last year's launch of sustainability guidelines by the Engineering Council, Steed Webzell takes a look at today's key issues and responsibilities » Read More


01/08/2009 Sustainable engineering 'Sustainability': that word is rising up the engineering agenda even faster than 'environmental' did before it. The latest development was last month's release of the Engineering Council's new guidelines on sustainability. Others, however, ... » Read More


01/12/2007 Taking the air Energy sustainability is one of the hottest topics on the political agenda - closely linked to environmental concerns. Combine these with soaring energy costs and it's no surprise that reducing consumption on plant is right up there for ... » Read More