Day: 10 May 2011

Biomass boost for waste wood in Hampshire

A biomass plant that can treat up to 25,000 tonnes of waste wood a year will be built in Hampshire following planning approval.

UK turns in average performance for WEEE recycling

The UK is falling behind five other countries in Europe when it comes to recycling waste electrical and electronic items, according to a survey.

Black & Veatch win Thames Water contract

Black & Veatch have won a contract to expand and improve sludge treatment operations at Thames Water's Basingstoke and Bracknell Sewage Treatment Works.

Independent coalition energy review backs more nuclear power

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has backed nuclear power as the best short term energy solution in a report called for in the formation of the coalition Government.

Co-op calls for energy bills fairness as it enters market

The Co-operative has launched its own energy supply with a call to stamp out 'sharp practice' in the industry.

80% of global energy from renewables by 2050 – IPCC

The panel established to enforce the United Nations work against climate change believes 80% of our energy needs could be met by renewables by the middle of this century.

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