News from 11 August 2011 on edie

Army calls for renewable investment reinforcements

Military land across the United States is to be opened up for private investors to install renewable energy infrastructure.

SEPA reduces flood warnings for Scotland

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has reported a fall in flood waters in Scotland following heavy rainfall.

Strike looms over proposed pay freeze by Scottish Water

Trade union GMB members at Scottish water have rejected a proposed pay freeze for 2011/2012, arguing against 'excessive' management bonuses.

Water recycling plant helps potato packing firm cut water use by 85%

A £1M water recycling plant in the South West has enabled potato packer and distributor Branston to reduce its use of mains water by 85%.

Pilot scheme in Ireland aims for quick response to graffiti and fly-tipping

Residents in Dublin will be able to report incidents of illegal fly-tipping and graffiti more easily under a new pilot scheme launched by Environment Minister Phil Hogan last week (2 August).

Research highlights eco-problems of high energy algae

Algae may be a good future source of energy but the environmental issues it causes could mean it'll never be used on a large scale, according to new research.

Wind farms good for sea life – but not birds

Wind farms are good for almost all sea life living around them, according to new research backed by the industry.

Billionaire Donald Trump’s anger at Scottish wind farm decision

Aberdeen's bid to become the UK's green energy hub is under-fire from billionaire hotel and reality TV star Donald Trump.

Bord Gais brings in consultants to run wind farms

Bord Gais has brought in consultants to run the day-to-day operations at its 13 wind farms around the Irish coast.

Cause of blaze at Veolia’s Tottenham depot unconfirmed

A fire at Veolia's fleet depot in Tottenham, London has damaged several recycling trucks - although no disruption to collection services has been caused, according to the company.

SUDS brochure launched in response to changes to legislation

A Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems solutions (SUDS) brochure has been developed in response to recent changes in SUDS legislation and the EU Water Framework Directive.

Manchester Airport set to build MRF to treat aircraft waste on-site

Manchester Airport is to install a mini materials recovery facility (MRF) to treat aircraft waste on-site in its bid to achieve its target of zero waste to landfill by 2030.

Day: 11 August 2011