News from 26 January 2012 on edie

Solarcentury quits PV association over FITs cut ‘support’

Solarcentury has quit the British Photovoltaic Association after accusing it and its chairman of backing the Government over cuts to solar subsidies.

Global water shortages will ‘trigger’ social unrest, warns Nestle chairman

Global water shortages over the next twenty years will reduce cereal production by a third and "trigger" social unrest, Nestle chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe has claimed.

UK energy sector ‘most vulnerable’ to extreme weather

The UK's energy sector is 'most vulnerable' to the affects of extreme weather events, the first comprehensive risk assessment into climate change has warned.

Waste sector urged not to leave safety behind

The fast-moving waste sector with its hi-tech advances could leave health and safety issues in the shadows, warns David Gilliver

Circular economy

Huhne given rough ride in Parliament over FITs

Under pressure energy secretary, Chris Huhne, was jeered as he battled through a tough session on solar subsidies in the House of Commons today (January 26).

Flooding and water scarcity ranked as top threat for UK

Water scarcity and flooding is likely to become the main problem for the UK in the future, which will need to adapt to increase its reliance, was the stark warning from the first comprehensive climate change risk study.

HP hits out at ‘unfair’ WEEE producer compliance costs

HP is calling for compliance costs under the WEEE Directive to be reduced, arguing that producers are now being overcharged due to the rising value of e-waste.

Malaysian manufacturing giant invests £25m in flagship EfW plant

Malaysian manufacturer KNM Group Berhad is to take ownership of Peterborough's EnergyPark site, following the acquisition of land owner Poplar Investments.

ANALYSIS: Zero waste presents drinks packaging dilemma

Soft drink manufacturers are on track to reach zero waste to landfill by 2015 - however, maintaining product quality remains a key challenge.

Day: 26 January 2012