News from 6 September 2011 on edie

Rise of more efficient combustion engine ‘biggest threat’ to electric vehicle market

Costs associated with running an electric car are currently much higher than conventional vehicles but that could be set to change, according to new research.

Water scarcity overtakes global warming as top environmental concern

Water pollution and water supply issues have overtaken global warming as a top environmental concern, according to a new report.

Flood alerts issued for Wales, northwest and northeast

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a number of flood warnings and alerts for areas across Wales, the northwest and northeast following heavy rain.

Carbon Zero Solutions launches

Carbon Zero Solutions chairman, Dr Martin Blake, Claims Businesses Could be Saving Millions in Energy Costs Whilst at the same Time Improving their Social and Environmental Footprint

‘Major step forward’ as oil spill cap unveiled at SPE Offshore Europe 2011

An oil well cap built specifically for British waters has been hailed as a 'major step forward' by energy minister Charles Hendry.

Third of general public can’t ‘be bothered to recycle’

A third of the public can't be bothered to recycle - even though 95% of people think recycling is important, according to new research.

Strong growth forecast for waste industry from 2013

A period of strong growth is predicted for the waste management sector from 2013 to 2016 as recession-hit companies shake off the economic downturn, according to a government report.

Northern Ireland Water continues upgrade of wastewater services

Northern Ireland Water (NIW) is set to begin improvement works on Culmore Wastewater Treatment works (WwTW).

GIB must prioritise investment in ‘overlooked’ waste industry

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) must play a leading role in making the waste industry more attractive to investors, a leading trade body has urged.

UK faces ‘crippling’ fines unless it invests billions in waste facilities

The UK needs to invest £8bn over the next ten years to finance new waste infrastructure if it is to avoid crippling landfill taxes and EU fines, according to a parliamentary report released today (September 6).

UK’s first low carbon vehicle academy opens

The north-east of England is well on its way to becoming a low carbon hub with the announcement of the opening of the country's first low carbon vehicle academy.

Solar PV – prices set to fall and competitiveness increase

Solar photovoltaic (PV) will be a competitive energy source and up to 50% cheaper to install within the next decade according to a new report.

Day: 6 September 2011