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October 2008
Tapping the turn of the tides
The world’s first commercial tidal turbine, known as Seagen, is now installed in the turbulent…
Re-connect Again
As a consequence of the soaring prices of oil and gas, some people are reviving an unwelcome return…
Healthy Futures
SDC Commissioner Anna Coote delivered the keynote presentation at Belfast Healthy Cities’ recent…
New Tricks with Old Bricks
Officially opened in June, the first 300 homes of a new development at Woodbrook near Lisburn have…
July 2008
Scotland gets On Stream
Scotland has huge opportunities for renewable tidal power but surveys show few people understand it, says the Sustainable Development Commission.
Sesiwn i Arweinwyr gyda Comisiynydd yr SDC
June 2008
On the crest of a wave
On Tuesday 20th February 2007 the Scottish Executive announced financial support for nine marine renewable-energy…
Commissioner highlights energy saving
During a guest lecture at the Aberdeen Business School, Commissioner Bernie Bulkin, spelt-out the methods…
Consistent Emissions Reporting Workshop
SDC Scotland, Improvement Service (IS), Sustainable Scotland Network (SSN) and WWF Scotland held a workshop…
Initial Budget Response
News Release 14th November 2007
Yesterday, the Sustainable Development Commission, along with much of…