Month: January 2011

New energy park for Nottingham

Nottingham City Council has plans to create an energy park in Bulwell.

Landfill fire could burn for a week

A landfill site could be burning for the rest of this week despite dozens of firefighters tackling the blaze.

Controversy over Poolbeg incinerator continues

Local authorities in Dublin may face penalties running into the hundreds of millions of euros if the plans for the controversial Poolbeg incinerator go ahead.

Water meters may be compulsory

Water meters may become compulsory for all households under government changes to the water charging system, which will be announced next month.

Offensive odours lead to fine

A waste management company in Perth was fined £14,000 after complaints were made by residents about offensive odours.

Supermarket giant unveils UK’s largest modular build eco-store

The largest modular build in the UK was unveiled today (January 28) as a new green build superstore in Warwickshire.

Forest sell-off plans cause alarm

Concerns are being expressed over government plans to sell off half of England's state-owned forests.

Mitsubishi sign chemical clean up deal

Mitsubishi has signed a deal to clean up chemicals - including cyanide - used in its manufacturing process.

Greg Barker MP opens Salford’s Energy Hub

Climate change minister, Greg Barker, opened Salford's Energy Hub facility yesterday (January 28) at Retrofit Salford 2011.

Infrastructure companies report on preparations for climate change

Reports will be published today (January 28) from major infrastructure organisations on their readiness to cope with the impacts of climate change.

Construction starts on £114M city flood tunnel scheme

Construction work on a £114 million tunnel system to stop sewage flowing into a waterway started today (January 27).

Just 31% of UK biofuel suppliers meet sustainability standards

A paltry 31% of renewable biofuel being sold in the UK market is making sustainability targets according to a new report.

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