News from 0 March 2012 on edie

Davey and Unite reach temporary resolution over fuel strikes

Trade union Unite has rejected plans for its tanker drivers to strike over Easter it confirmed today (March 30).

Waitrose advances towards off-grid with flagship energy centre

Waitrose has opened the first of two low carbon energy centres that will power its stores using locally sourced woodchip biomass in a bid to cut total emissions by 15%.

ANALYSIS: Sustainable packaging begins to catch the eye

Consumer perceptions around packaging are improving with a significant majority noticing greener solutions hitting the shelves.

Looming drought should spur investment

It's only just turned spring but the south and east of England is already in drought, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), with some parts drier than at any point since the famous heatwave of 1976. Consequently, many consumers are already being hit with hosepipe bans and farmers are warning about the impact on next year's crops of restricting the amount of water they can abstract from rivers over the summer.

Energy

French village given chickens to cut food waste

A French village has proposed giving two chickens to each household to cut down on food waste.

Energy cost reduction boost for offshore wind

Energy generation from offshore wind should hit a £100 per megawatt hour (MWh) cost target within a decade, industry leaders were told during a major renewables conference in Scotland this week.

Wales on target to reduce waste emissions

Wales is driving down emissions from waste management as it reports on early outcomes from its climate change strategy.

Health and safety boost for NI waste sector

A forum to drive up health and safety standards across Northern Ireland's waste and recycling sector has been launched.

RHI delay a ‘missed opportunity’, says industry

Businesses have branded government plans to delay the second phase of the renewable heat incentive (RHI) a "missed opportunity" for the UK's carbon targets.

Congratulations to the Water Industry Achievement Awards winners 2012!

A prestigious black-tie gala ceremony saw the Water Industry Achievement Awards winners announced.

Work underway on a national zero waste award

The Government is to launch an accredited zero waste award to encourage businesses and communities to work towards greater waste prevention.

Npower and E.ON scrap nuclear plans

Government plans for a nuclear UK are in tatters after energy giants RWE Npower and E.ON pulled the plug on a major nuclear power project.

Month: March 2012