Day: 9 March 2011

NI Water guilty of pollution offence

Beleaguered water company Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has been found guilty of releasing polluting discharge into the Enler River.

Big four energy firms offer best green future

Research by an independent analyst firm has shown four of the biggest UK utility providers are best placed to offer renewable energy in the future.

Plans to develop Northern Ireland’s coast for renewable energy

Plans to unlock renewable energy from Northern Ireland's coasts have been announced by the Crown Estate.

Consumers – the ‘Cinderella’ of low carbon debate

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says consumers do not believe businesses' claims about energy efficient products.

China ‘pulling its weight’ on low carbon

A report by the Climate Group says that the Chinese government is 'pulling its weight' on low carbon energy targets.

Fish farmer fined

A former fish farm owner has been fined for failing to clear up waste on his fish farm.

Funding to boost flats recycling

Two thirds of London boroughs are to receive funding to boost their recycling rates in high rises.

Energy manager focus Bill Dickson

Managing the energy footprint of a hospital trust is a role encompassing elements of the work of energy managers from many industries and needs a certain type of person to pull it all together.

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