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The [[Institution of Mechanical Engineers]] (IMechE), founded in 1847 and received a Royal Charter in 1930, is an independent professional engineering institution based in London. According to their website, their focus lies on promoting sustainable energy use, economic growth, safe and efficient transport systems, supporting product innovation, and inspiring, preparing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers.<ref>IMechE, [http://www.imeche.org/About-Us/about-the-institution About the Institution], accessed 30 Oct 2013.</ref> | The [[Institution of Mechanical Engineers]] (IMechE), founded in 1847 and received a Royal Charter in 1930, is an independent professional engineering institution based in London. According to their website, their focus lies on promoting sustainable energy use, economic growth, safe and efficient transport systems, supporting product innovation, and inspiring, preparing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers.<ref>IMechE, [http://www.imeche.org/About-Us/about-the-institution About the Institution], accessed 30 Oct 2013.</ref> | ||
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| + | In January 2014 IME published the results of its survey which found that 47% of people in the UK would be unhappy for a gas well site using fracking to open within 10 miles of their home, compared with just 14% who said they would be happy. | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 17 January 2014
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), founded in 1847 and received a Royal Charter in 1930, is an independent professional engineering institution based in London. According to their website, their focus lies on promoting sustainable energy use, economic growth, safe and efficient transport systems, supporting product innovation, and inspiring, preparing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers.[1]
Contents
Fracking opinion poll
In January 2014 IME published the results of its survey which found that 47% of people in the UK would be unhappy for a gas well site using fracking to open within 10 miles of their home, compared with just 14% who said they would be happy.
People
- Patrick Kniveton, President
- Mark Hunt, Deputy President
- Richard Folkson, Deputy President
Affiliations
Supported organisations
- The IMechE is listed as one of the funders of the Science Media Centre (since 2011).[2]
Contact
- Address:
- 1 Birdcage Walk
- London SW1H 9JJ
- United Kingdom
- Tel: +44 20 7222 7899
- Website: http://www.imeche.org/
Notes
- ↑ IMechE, About the Institution, accessed 30 Oct 2013.
- ↑ SMC, List of Funders 2011-12, accessed 30 Oct 2013.
