Day: 25 November 2011

United Utilities fined £27,000 for Lake District watercourse pollution

United Utilities has been fined £27,000 and ordered to pay £1,702 in costs after raw sewage overflowed into watercourses near Keswick, Lake District on two occasions.

Renewable Heat Incentive to finally launch next week

Businesses will be able to apply for heat tariff payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) from Monday next week (November 28), DECC has announced.

Reactions to proposed Green Deal scheme mixed

The Government's energy efficiency Green Deal scheme has received a mixed reaction from industry experts and businesses, after the Treasury reveals plans to commit £200m in incentives.

Businesses need better support to boost office recycling

Businesses want more support to implement successful recycling schemes in the workplace, according to new research.

Ultrasonic tap attachment saves water and energy

An award-winning ultrasonic tap attachment, which uses less water and less power than existing technologies, has been developed by the University of Southampton.

Industrial air pollution costing Europe billions a year, says EEA

New research has revealed the "hidden costs" of industrial air pollution across Europe as data shows pollution caused by the 10,000 most polluting facilities resulted in costs of up to Euro169bn in 2009.

Extra £2m announced for Welsh flood defence schemes

Welsh environment minister John Griffiths will announce today an extra £2m to reduce flood and erosion risk to properties in North and West Wales.

First on-street vehicle charge points for London scheme

Three new electric vehicle charge points have been installed in London as part of the Source London initiative, the first to be located on-street.

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