Day: 7 February 2011

Government calls solar farms a ‘threat’ to green building funding

Energy minister Chris Huhne today (February 7) launched an attack on large-scale solar farms claiming they could soak up funding meant to help communities green their homes.

Government hopes to convert waste plutonium to fuel

The Government is hoping to recycle civil plutonium as fuel as it looks at dealing with increased volumes as the UK increases its nuclear capacity.

EU emissions targets should be tougher

Scotland's environment minister Roseanna Cunningham says the EU's current 2020 carbon emissions reductions target is too low.

Water problems plague Northern Ireland

Water problems continue in Northern Ireland following burst water mains in County Down.

Petrol station health warning

Living near a petrol station could be harmful to health, a new study has found.

Pulling a greener pint

Last orders are being called on wasteful processing methods as breweries look to up their game when it comes to sustainability. Phil Mellows reports.

Social sustainability

Measuring up for ground gas readings

Ground gas concentrations can now be gauged more accurately in both the pre and post development of landfill sites. Julian Butler looks at the benefits of continuous monitoring.

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