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More green jobs to be available before 2015? Jul 26, 2010

More green jobs to be available before 2015?

People working in environmental careers might be interested to note that the number of smart electricity meters used across Europe is set for a significant period of growth over the coming years.

That is according to new research published today (July 26th) by Berg Insight, which has stated that the installed base of these meters will expand at a rate of 17.9 per cent to a total of more than 111 million by 2015 - which...

Green energy jobs boost, thanks to new wind farm? Jul 23, 2010

Green energy jobs boost, thanks to new wind farm?

People looking for employment in green energy jobs might be pleased to hear that a new wind farm has been opened.

The Clachan Flats site marks ScottishPower Renewables' (SPR) 23rd endeavour into this type of onshore facility and it plans to invest more in similar projects as part of a new trust over the next 25 years.

John Swinney, MSP and cabinet secretary for finance and sustainable growth, said: "[Win...

Botox is a poison with unknown risks, say those in health care jobs Jul 23, 2010

Botox is a poison with unknown risks, say those in health care jobs

Women using Botox to remove wrinkles from their skin might be surprised to hear professionals in health care jobs say they do not know the long-term risks of using it.

Sally Penford, education manager for the International Dermal Institute, pointed out that the substance is essentially a poison and it could be some time before the full extent of its use is known.

"My advice would be to do your research and...

Professionals in health care jobs might issue travel advice to patients Jul 23, 2010

Professionals in health care jobs might issue travel advice to patients

Professionals working in health care jobs could find themselves issuing travel advice to their patients.

That is if comments from Emma Holyer, spokesperson for LV Insurance, are anything to go by.

She said people with pre-existing medical conditions should speak to their general practitioner prior to making any plans as flying against doctor's orders could invalidate a policy.

"For the majority o...

Housing jobs workers could benefit from government''s decision Jul 23, 2010

Housing jobs workers could benefit from governments decision

People in housing jobs may benefit from the government's decision to lengthen certain schemes designed to help provide homeowners in difficulty find suitable housing options.

According to Shelter, a charity that helps the homeless, it is a positive step that the government is to continue providing funding for the Homeowner Mortgage Support and Mortgage Rescue Scheme initiatives until the end of the year as this could ...