Day: 3 December 2012

Planning permission for waste plants makes haste

Planning consent for waste plants is outpacing applications according to new research, which appears to contradict industry perceptions.

Government pledges £120m in flood defences

The Government is investing £120m to boost flood defences to protect homes and businesses and could deliver £1bn of economic benefits, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has announced.

Brits clueless about Green Deal

Results of a survey have found that 96% of the British public have never heard of, or do not understand the Green Deal.

Researchers set sights on resource efficiency ‘game changers’

A cluster of transformational engineering projects are set to advance material optimisation through lightweighting, durability and recyclability in the drive for greater resource efficiency.

Industry calls for sustainable energy ‘master plan’

Senior energy industry executives have urged governments to establish coherent and joined-up policies to help achieve sustainable energy systems, according to a report published today by the World Energy Council (WEC).

Consumers shift consumption priorities onto water and waste

Water and waste concerns must sit higher on the corporate agenda as research reveals consumers are starting to attach as much importance to these issues as working conditions and fair wages.

Unpredictable water industry is hindering investment

Investors are being put off by a protracted uncertainty in UK water regulation, according to the asset management company Impax.

Companies urged to commit to water efficiency

Water companies and Green Deal providers will be offered new guidance encouraging them to work together on joint energy and water efficiency delivery schemes for UK homes.

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