Day: 17 November 2011

Study links cuts in energy emissions to reduction in acid rain

A 25-year-study has proven cuts to emissions have reduced acid rain fall in the United States.

PUMA’s first EP&L account sparks waste reduction drive

Sportswear giant PUMA has identified waste reduction as one of the "quick wins" in pushing sustainability further down its supply chain, following on from the results of its first environmental profit and loss (EP&L) account, announced yesterday (November 16).

Hendry backs Irish wind but cautious about the future

British energy minister, Charles Hendry, praised the efforts of Ireland's offshore wind at the industry's annual event.

Veolia has commanding lead in municipal waste market

Veolia dominates the municipal waste market and is thought to be twice the size of its nearest competitor when it comes to treating this waste stream, according to a new report.

Sainsbury’s to investigate closed loop AD model

Sainsbury's is looking closely at opportunities to use the energy generated from its food waste via anaerobic digestion (AD) to power its stores or nearby low cost housing.

Soaring energy costs and legislation close UK smelting site

More than 600 jobs are at risk after a mining company announced plans to close its aluminium smelting factory and power station over rising energy costs and legislation.

British Gas residential business making a loss for months

A mild autumn and rocketing wholesale gas supply costs has meant an energy company's residential business has run at a loss since April.

Tensions mount as PFI credits withheld for Norfolk incinerator

A row has erupted over Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman's decision to withhold PFI credits for Norfolk County Council's proposed incinerator because of concerns over local opposition.

Welsh Government beats 10:10 reduction target

The Welsh Government has reduced its carbon emissions by 11% since last year beating its commitment to the 10:10 campaign.

Anglian applies for permit to avoid Christmas water shortages

Anglian Water has applied for a drought permit, which would allow it to abstract extra water from the river Nene in order to top up its Pitsford Water reservoir with an extra 17 million litres a day.

Water White Paper must address ‘blight’ of AMP cycles says EIC

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has launched a lobbying campaign ahead of the much-anticipated Water White Paper to ensure it's not "an opportunity wasted".

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