Day: 23 April 2012

Scots also back wind power, finds poll

The majority of Scots are supportive of wind power - much to the annoyance of business tycoon Donald Trump, who is set to appear before Scottish Parliament to campaign against windfarm application plans.

Global alliance set to fight for waste pickers’ rights

Waste pickers across the world are due to come together this week for the first time ever in a bid to improve working standards in their trade.

EfW could power a third of UK homes, report claims

Energy-from-waste (EfW) has the potential to meet a third of Britain's domestic gas demand according to new research

UK pledges to double water and sanitation aid efforts by 2015

The UK Government has pledged to double the number of people it intends to reach worldwide with safe water, sanitation and hygiene education by 2015.

Lack of standards are damaging waste sector – Peter Jones

Uncertainty over feedstock security and quality is holding up critical investment in new waste facilities, according to leading industry expert Peter Jones.

Keeping up with Jones

He's one of the waste industry's brightest sparks - and usually streets ahead in his thinking around modern resource management. Maxine Perella finally catches up with Peter Jones

Circular economy

UK and US to join forces on offshore floating wind turbines

The UK and US are set to forge a new agreement on greener energy initiatives, with a floating wind turbines project kicking off the partnership.

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