Day: 3 May 2012

Energy policy at risk from ‘ill-judged’ nuclear fixation

Four leading environmentalists have warned that the Government's obsession with nuclear is putting the UK's energy policy at risk.

Solar leaders launch Global Solar Council

Solar industry CEO's have joined forces to launch the Global Solar Council (GSC) in a bid to boost the deployment of solar energy worldwide through stakeholder and policy maker engagement.

Bankability top ‘stumbling block’ for waste sector

Investor confidence is the biggest barrier to successful delivery of future waste infrastructure according to an exclusive edie webinar poll.

England’s recycling rate creeps up 1%

England's municipal recycling rate now stands at 42.5%, showing a slight improvement over the past 12 months, according to latest figures.

Ireland’s bathing waters continue to improve

Irish bathing water standards have come up trumps again in the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report, with nearly 100% hitting EU mandatory standards in 2011.

LCA impacts sorely lacking in biofuels policy

The Government must demonstrate a greater understanding of life cycle assessment (LCA) impacts if policy drivers are to be effective in developing the biofuels market, a leading research body has said.

GIB indicates likely investment winners in waste sector

PFI/PPP and merchant waste projects are to be singled out as frontrunner contenders for capital injection by the Green Investment Bank (GIB), it was confirmed this week.

EU leaders must show ‘political will’ on energy efficiency

EU member states need to stop "watering down" their energy efficiency proposals and recognise the potential for job growth, according to the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC).

Balfour Beatty kicks off new sustainability initiative

Balfour Beatty has launched a new sustainability initiative in a bid to highlight company progress against its 2020 sustainability vision and raise awareness of environmental issues.

Water industry told ‘collaborate to innovate’

Innovation is the 'silver bullet' for the water industry and collaboration will be key in delivering it, WRc managing director Mark Smith told delegates at last week's WRc innovation day.

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