June
Events
2nd
Surface Water Management, London
3rd
Former Mining Districts - Emerging Legislation & Practical Solutions, Nottingham
4th
Introduction to Carbon Management, Bristol
7th
Green Monday: Sustainable Growth, London
7th- 9th
GEES Subject Centre 10th Anniversary Conference, Plymouth
8th
Conservation, values & religion, London
9th
Greening the Public Sector, London
11th
Oxford Energy Futures 2010, Oxford
11th
'Place Based Learning' for Sustainability & Global Citizenship, London
15th
Guardian Sustainable Business Quarterly
16th
Green Gown Awards 2010, London
16th
Science & Innovation 2010, London
22nd- 23rd
Shaping the future: HEA Conference, Herts
23rd
Hydropower Conference, London
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For further
details on
these &
other events,
see the
events page
of the IES
website.
Jobs
Principal Industrial Air Quality Consultant, Birmingham or Manchester
Associate Director, London
Lecturer in Sociology of Sustainability, Edinburgh
Air Quality Assistant, Nottingham
Assistant Quality Technologist, London
Business Development Manager, UK - South
Bid Manager, Lebanon
Principal EIA Consultant, Southampton
Waste Sales Executive, North East
Principal Air Quality Consultant & Graduate Air Quality Consultant, Beckenham/
Croydon
Principal / Associate Air Quality Consultant, London
Project Manager, London
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details on
these &
other jobs,
see the
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May 2010
IES News
 Important Milestone Reached
Following another successful 'CEnv in a Day' workshop, we are proud to announce the IES has passed the important milestone of having over 250 Members who are Chartered Environmentalists. To join the growing ranks of CEnvs watch out for the forthcoming announcement of another 'CEnv in a Day' to be held in September 2010. To register your interest email here. These workshops always prove very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. Alternatively download a CEnv application pack and submit any time during the year.
New - IES Member Profile
Occasionally, EnviroSci News will be profiling the working lives of an IES Member to show the diversity of our memberships' careers and to give our student members a window into the working world. To register your interest in appearing in this section of our e-newsletter please email enquiries@ies-uk.org.uk. To read this month's profile, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
ES Links
 Do you have an idea for a novel environmental technology?
Innovate is an annual environmental technology competition hosted by Stopford. The competition enables an inventor of a novel environmental technology the chance to win £10,000 of free consultancy support to assist them in the development of their technology. All applications must be received by 30th September. Forms can be downloaded here.
 Manuscript Request for Special Issue "Sustainable Education"
Sustainability is an international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open access, monthly journal of environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainable development. If you would like to submit a manuscript on linking national policy and education for sustainability; professional practice and sustainability; or the role of systems thinking in education for sustainability, please email Steve Martin. The deadline for submissions is 30th October.
Central Government emissions to be cut
New British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that carbon emissions from central government will be cut by 10% in the next 12 months. A spokesperson said this is the "most ambitious commitment on UK Government emissions ever made – and will provide strong and decisive leadership on green issues helping to deliver better value for money and make a contribution to reducing the record deficit".
 'On your marks, get set, grow' - Food Review for London 2012
During the London Olympic Games in 2012 around 14 million meals will be served. The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has published a review linking food and sustainability, and looking at ethically sourcing healthy, balanced and affordable meals.
New technology reducing emissions from cement
'Green' cement may soon become more widely available, as Calix, based in Sydney, Australia filed a patent on a process to produce larger batches using a new method. Calcium magnesium carbonate particles are dropped into a vertical tube full of superheated steam, which causes the particles to explode into grains, increasing the overall surface area.
 Sandbag: The cutting carbon series
This series includes two publications designed to explain the ways the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) affects personal action on climate change. The first instalment explores how the ETS confounds green consumers' attempts to fight climate change through changing how they consume electricity. The second instalment attempts to reopen the debate on voluntary carbon offsetting by re-evaluating the main criticisms first levelled at the industry back in 2006.
Green Guide for Historic Buildings
The Prince's Regeneration Trust has published a guide on how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings. It provides expert opinion on sympathetic adaptations and, crucially, how effective they are likely to be in saving money and reducing carbon emissions. Click here to purchase a copy.
 Bristol's 'local, green and ethical' online community
Since 2008 Bristol has aimed to become the most sustainable city-region in the UK. Ecojam lists events, green jobs, free stuff, has a green shops directory and an interactive blog for members.
New coalition government cuts spending on science
Newly appointed Science Minister, David Willets announced on 18th May that there are soon to be cuts in spending on scientific research. This was backed-up with concerns over the vulnerability of the UK's finances. Willets told the press "I understand the value of science but in return scientists will, I'm sure, understand there is quite literally a cash constraint on what British governments can afford," he told the journalists.
Articles
Sue Roaf (Guest Editor) - Transforming Markets in the Built Environment: Adapting to climate change
Reviewed by Amy Nelson
 This book is a compilation of twelve international research articles from a broad range of disciplines, including philosophy, social and physical sciences, architecture, humanities and engineering. Each article addresses the need for international changes in societal behaviour, and industrial and economic trends.
Commissioned by the Architectural Science Review (ASR) - a leading international peer-reviewed journal devoted to architectural science, technology and the built environment - and with over twenty authors, each article in the volume was double-blind refereed by a distinguished international Editorial Advisory Board and other experts in the field. Read more...
IES Member Profile: Terry McMenan
This month EnviroSci profiles Terry McMenam. Terry has been a Member of the IES since 2004.  Having been involved in site investigation works for some years, he went on to achieve a BSc with First Class Honours in Engineering Geology in 2004. In 2005 he became a Chartered Environmentalist through the IES’ Grand-parenting scheme. Today he is a Director of Arc Environmental Limited, a specialised practice of geotechnical and environmental consultants, who work across the UK, offering a wide range of services to both private and public sector clients. Read more...
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