News from 22 August 2011 on edie

Cycling worth almost £3bn to British economy

Cycling adds almost £3bn to the UK economy as well as cutting emissions and pollution, according to a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE).

World’s largest solar panel maker sees profits slip after pulling out of PV deal

A wrangle over set prices for PV wafers meant the world's largest solar panel manufacturer saw a slight fall in sequential earnings.

Controversial oil shale market worth nearly $3bn this year

Unrest in the Middle East and increasing scarcity of oil resources means the controversial use of oil shale could become more main-stream.

Wind farm plans UK first with £2M apprenticeship scheme

A wind farm developer's plan for a unique apprenticeship scheme have moved a step closer after a council gave an initial thumbs up to a development.

Scottish Government launches investigation into Shell oil spill

The Scottish Government has launched an investigation to establish the cause of the UK's worst oil leak in 10 years.

Ofgem to probe energy prices

Energy watchdog Ofgem will scrutinise the books of power companies to check whether recent price hikes are justifiable.

Irish councils receive funding boost to tackle litter

The Irish Government has provided local authorities with 1.5M euros in a bid to tackle graffiti and littering at key tourist locations as part of its anti-graffiti and tourist season anti-litter grant schemes.

Enterprise wins refuse contract in the heart of London

The City of London Corporation has awarded an eight-year waste management and street cleansing contract to Enterprise Managed Services.

WSR set to double processing capacity at Widnes waste site

WSR Recycling is investing £4M in an expansion programme that will double processing capacity at its waste recovery site in Widnes, Cheshire.

Coca-Cola and Nestlé Waters on board for producer responsibility

Global beverage brands would support the extension of producer responsibility laws in the US to help boost bottle and can recycling rates, according to a new study.

Scottish Water investigated over claims it misled Scottish Parliament

A freedom of information (FOI) request by UNISON Scotland has revealed that Scottish Water may have misled a Scottish Parliament Committee over its PFI wastewater contracts.

Day: 22 August 2011