Day: 6 October 2011

Ofwat launches regulatory compliance consultation

Ofwat has today published a consultation document, outlining proposed changes in the way it approaches regulatory compliance, shifting responsibility and accountability towards water and sewerage companies (WaSCs).

New focus on trees and climate change mitigation

New research allows scientists to predict how much future pollution can be removed from the atmosphere by trees.

First UK biofuel flight – aviation history or PR stunt?

Thomson Airways has become the first UK-based airline to run a biofuel powered fully commercial passenger flight in what is being hailed either as a breakthrough for sustainable aviation or dismissed as a PR stunt.

Green energy project in India gains funding

A pioneering low carbon development project has launched in India after being backed with UK funding.

Famous Grouse whisky toasts packaging breakthrough

Famous Grouse scotch whisky is set to be sold in lighter packaging weighing only 340g - a 14% weight reduction previously not thought possible in the production of premium spirit bottles.

VIDEO: Sustainability icon Tony Juniper to campaign for renewable energy

Legendary environmental campaigner Tony Juniper is to lead a new group promoting renewable energy.

The Environment Agency launches new water quality testing service

The Environment Agency (EA) has developed a new water quality testing service in a bid to improve the standard and efficiency of water monitoring in England and Wales.

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