Day: 15 March 2012

Nuclear will help ‘keep lights on’, says former government adviser

The UK's energy infrastructure must be urgently overhauled if it is to successful decarbonise without the "lights going out" and reduce reliance on imported energy - with nuclear power playing a major role.

OECD environmental study paints ‘grim’ picture of 2050

A 50% increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, an 85% global dependence on fossil fuels, a 400% increase in water demand from manufacturing and urban air pollution to be the number one environmental cause of premature death... the OECD predictions for 2050 make stark reading.

Waste leaders call for GIB funding clarity in Budget

Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to release details on how Green Investment Bank (GIB) funding mechanisms will work in supporting the delivery of new waste infrastructure in his Budget announcement next week.

60% of councils show appetite for food waste

Nearly two-thirds of local authorities in England and Wales now collect food waste, or are planning to, but service provision remains patchy with strong regional variation.

Prisoner PVC recycling pilot could form UK blueprint

A pilot prisoner recycling scheme in Rochdale could be used as a national model to capture greater volumes of low-grade PVC if it proves successful.

SMEs hold their own in Euro environmental awards

Two companies selected as winners by edie.net were among the 12 UK entrants for the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAEs) being honoured at a reception held at Defra's offices this week.

Irish council gets tough on rate-dodging businesses

Businesses in Clare, Ireland are set to have their water supplies disconnected over failure to pay outstanding charges - some of which are close to €50,000.

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