Day: 15 March 2013

Final curtain for one of Europe’s ‘most polluting power stations’

The shutting down of Cockenzie power station in Scotland has been welcomed by environmental lobbyists.

Environmental lobbyists ‘not to be ignored’ says Defra’s Benyon

Defra Under Secretary of State, Richard Benyon yesterday told delegates that organisations such as the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) had a crucial part to play in the UK's economic recovery.

World’s first sustainable sourcing guide launched for agricultural raw materials

Seven global organisations have launched the world's first practitioner's guide to sustainable sourcing of agricultural raw materials, which aims to help protect crops and the global water supply.

World urgently needs thriving biofuels industry, says Porritt

Growth in the biofuels industry is being 'stifled' by continued lobbying from the oil and gas sectors, according to the founder and director of Forum for the Future.

New sentencing proposals crack down on waste criminals

Fly-tippers and other serious waste offenders could be slapped with larger fines after new environmental sentencing proposals were launched yesterday (14 March).

Anglian Water invests in dewatering technology to meet renewable energy targets

Anglian Water is investing £1m to optimise screenings and dewatering efficiency at ten sewage treatment works, supporting its targets for enhanced sludge treatment capacity and renewable energy generation.

Reduce Energy Bills, Save Lives!

Following the recent shocking headlines of over 1000 preventable deaths occurring at Stafford hospital, I had a thought. Whilst of course any loss of life is tragic, the number of deaths involved in this scandal pale in comparison to the 24,000 excess winter deaths the UK faced last winter.

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