Daily Archives: December 3, 2007

EasyJet - eco jet

In June 2007 EasyJet unveiled a prototype of their ‘ecoJet’ which could reduce CO2 emissions by 50%.   Read more in The Guardian.

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EasyJet - ‘green tax’

EasyJet have called for the introduction of a ‘green efficiency tax’ to replace the air passenger duty. EasyJet believe that the ‘green efficiency tax’ could be based on the type of aircraft and distance travelled.
Andy Harrison, EasyJet Chief Executive, commented: “We have long argued that the current structure of APD is in need of [...]

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The Museum of Science and Industry

Plans to redevelop the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester have recently been unveiled and they include an ‘eco-friendly’ building.  The design has in part been inspired by the Eden Project.

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