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UN expert: Cutting Web access ‘disproportionate’
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s independent expert on freedom of speech says governments that cut users’ access to the Internet are violating a basic human right “regardless of the justification provided.”Frank La Rue says blocking Net access is “disproportionate,” whether it is a blanket ban imposed during times of political unrest or against individuals for … Continue reading
Many UK homes still uninsulated, says expert
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Many of the UK’s existing housing stock is still without insulation, even after government and campaigners have championed lagging for the last 40 years, one green professional has berated. … Continue reading
Reclaiming Your Bathroom: An Expert Plumber’s Guide to Making Your Home Modern While Conserving Water
Energy upgrades heading to airport The cost of more than $714,000 in energy-efficiency upgrades heading to Durango-La Plata County Airport this year should be recovered through energy savings within 10 years. Read more on The Durango Herald Orion Energy Systems Recognized by Veolia Environmental Services MANITOWOC,Wis. — Orion Energy Systems Inc. has been recognized by … Continue reading
Electric vehicles ‘prohibitively expensive’, claims expert
Latest news 24 June 2010 Prices are currently too high for electric cars to become mainstream in the UK. This is the view of Dr Ben Lane from whatgreencar.com, who suggested that a government grant could change things. Mr Lane added that “more investment in recharging the structure” was also required before the cars would … Continue reading
Wind energy still attracting investment, finance expert claims
Latest news 11 June 2010 Wind energy is still attracting the attention of “a wide range” of investors, it has been claimed. Michael Liebreich, chief executive of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, said that despite a drop in the trading price of wind energy projects in the planning and construction stages, there is still investment interest … Continue reading
Accedian Networks Adds Craig Easley as Carrier Ethernet Expert to Management Team
By Anamika Singh, TMCnet Contributor Accedian Networks, a provider of Carrier Ethernet Performance Assurance Network Interface Devices and service management solutions, announced that Craig Easley has joined the company as the Vice President of Marketing. Easley is a carrier Ethernet professional, and has served seven terms on the Metro Ethernet Forum’s board of directors, and … Continue reading
Home improvement expert passes on cavity wall insulation tips
Latest news 13 May 2010 While cavity wall insulation can help homeowners cut back on their heating bills and reduce the size of their carbon footprints, care must be taken when installing it over pipes and electrical cables. That is according to the Daily Telegraph’s home improvement expert Jeff Howell, who has noted that running … Continue reading
‘More clarity’ needed on sustainability initiatives, says expert
Latest news 14 May 2010 Administration costs are putting people off building sustainable housing, one industry expert has claimed. John Tebbit, industry affairs director at the Construction Products Association, has said that the price for applying to the Code for Sustainable Homes has increased over the past few years. According to the expert, a couple … Continue reading