News from 17 May 2011 on edie

Huhne announces 2027 GHG target

Under pressure energy minister, Chris Huhne, survived a rocky exchange with rival MPs as he outlined far reaching emissions reduction measures.

Webinar tackles hazardous waste treatment

A sustainable solution for the treatment of hazardous waste was outlined today (17 May) in an exclusive edie webinar.

Marine Current Turbines bid backed by government

UK tidal energy developer, Marine Current Turbines, has had its application for EU funding approved by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Carbon for water deal begins in Kenya

A carbon offsetting deal whereby a firm earns carbon credits in exchange for providing water filters to Kenyan households has begun its rollout.

NI environment minister targets waste in debut speech

Northern Ireland environment minister Alex Attwood pledged to get to grips with the country's reliance on landfill as he was appointed to his new role yesterday (16 May).

Remediation work to step up following New Zealand earthquakes

Residents have less than a week to apply for compensation after two devastating earthquakes rocked New Zealand and a new man has been appointed to lead the clean-up.

Shanks wins Unilever european waste deal

Unilever has chosen Shanks Group as its partner for its first major european waste management contract. 

Doubts cast over recycling reward schemes

Questions have been raised about the long-term benefits of recycling incentive schemes in a report out today (17 May).

Tailoring waste to the householder

A waste collection company is going head to head with councils as it looks to offer a more flexible service for households. Maxine Perella reports.

Circular economy

London’s air quality needs carrots as well as sticks

Camden Council senior sustainability officer, Gloria Esposito, talks green fuel amid news that the capital's air quality had exceeded legal limits for concentrations of particulate matter.

Energy

Day: 17 May 2011