Day: 4 January 2012

British nuclear industry passes ‘stress test’ in wake of Fukushima

Stress tests carried out in the wake of the Fukushima disaster have given the UK's nuclear sites the thumbs up.

Yorkshire Water set to begin sewer upgrade project

Yorkshire Water (YW) is set to start work on a major project with contract partners Mott MacDonald Bentley in a bid to upgrade sewer systems and reduce flood risk in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Architect denies ‘ski slope’ incinerator will be unsustainable

A Danish architect who plans to build an incinerator that doubles up as a ski slope in Copenhagen has denied reports the project is about to be scrapped over concerns it won't be sustainable.

SWW £3.5m water network upgrade nears completion

South West Water (SWW) has announced that its £3.5m water network investment to improve water quality in the region has entered the final phase.

Environment Agency officers rescue woman from flood waters

A woman has been saved from flood waters in Somerset by two Environment Agency (EA) officers after fierce storms battered Britain yesterday (January 3).

VIDEO: French nuclear watchdog orders billions in industry investment

A report ordered in the wake of the Fukushima disaster has given France's nuclear sector a clean bill of health but demanded improvements at more than 50% of power stations and said 'billions' of euros will be needed to improve the industry.

Defra decision on MRF code of practice expected shortly

Calls are growing for a proposed voluntary code that governs best practice among materials recycling facilities (MRFs) to become compulsory, as rumours gather that Defra is set to reach a decision on the matter.

International environmental team builds a greener future

A new team of internationally-acclaimed environmental specialists has been formed to deliver the most eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure on the planet.

UPDATED: Government in court for FITs appeal

A court victory allowing a judicial review into cuts to solar subsidies will be appealed by the Government today (January 4).

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