News from 17 March 2011 on edie

Fine after sewage poured into homes and gardens

A water company has been fined hundreds of thousands of pounds after it allowed sewage to pour into homes and gardens following an eight year court battle.

Government blocks FITs for social housing

Housing associations given Government funding will have to prove it hasn't been used for green improvements if they want to apply for FITs.

Appeal to strengthen contaminated land rules

The government's consultation on proposed changes to the contaminated land regime closed on Tuesday (March 15).

Toxic waste found at illegal fuel plant

The UK's largest ever fuel laundering operation has been uncovered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in Northern Ireland.

Charity attacks EU’s ‘tepid’ WEEE approach

Recycling charity Computer Aid has attacked European ministers for a 'softly-softly' approach to waste electronics regulations.

World’s largest tidal power project for Scotland

The Scottish government has approved a major tidal project to be developed in the Sound of Islay on Scotland's west coast.

Germans close all pre-1980 nuclear plants following Japan crisis

Germany will close or review all its nuclear power plants after chancellor Angela Merkel ordered a wide-sweeping review of the country's atomic power industry.

Are Government’s carbon reduction targets realistic?

Are the Government's current energy reductions strategies doing enough to reduce the UK's carbon footprint?

Reactions to nuclear emergency mixed

The nuclear crisis in Japan continues with the latest efforts to cool the reactors involving army helicopters attempting to dump tonnes of water on them to prevent a meltdown.

Day: 17 March 2011