News from 5 September 2011 on edie

Carbon study sets benchmark for waste management emissions

Wirral Council has reduced carbon emissions from its household waste and recycling operations by nearly 31,000 tonnes in what is thought to be the first impact assessment of its type.

Sony reveals low carbon and waste technology for the first time

Electronics giant Sony has revealed a range of low carbon and waste cutting technology at a European trade show for the first time.

Attack on Northern Ireland Water engineers disrupts sewer work

Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been forced to abandon night time working, following an attack on its sewer improvement engineers in Londonderry.

Water Supply Project gains support of Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council has issued a statement recommending the use of raw water from the River Shannon for a proposed water supply project by Irish landowners Bord na Mona.

Leak reveals energy costs set to soar due to government policies

The government is 'incompetent' and 'in a shambles' over its energy policies following a leak revealing possible soaring energy prices, according to the opposition.

Increased solar power from smaller modules

A new solar module has been revealed with claims it can produce more than 1kw of power from just 6.5 square metres of space.

Little Britain star begins 140 mile River Thames charity swim

TV comic David Walliams has started a 140 mile charity swim along the River Thames from Gloucestershire to London.

New deal to prevent another Deepwater Horizon disaster

A new deal will see the chances of another Deepwater Horizon type oil spill dramatically cut, according to the two companies involved.

Invisible CO2 set to become a little more visible

Invisible gases belched out by the energy industry are set to become more visible, following an announcement by scientists.

Council waste indicators to be streamlined under Defra review

Local authority waste performance indicators are to be reviewed as Defra looks to build a new set of environmental priorities to meet the Government's sustainable development agenda.

First UK hydro scheme to be backed by a bank

A pioneering wave energy scheme is the first of its kind to get debt funding from a bank, according to the people behind the project.

Local authorities back campaign to tackle chewing gum litter

The Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG) has launched its 2011 campaign in partnership with 12 local authorities in a bid to cut levels of chewing gum litter.

Day: 5 September 2011