Day: 15 November 2010

UK and Indian businesses champion low carbon industry

UK and Indian businesses have joined to call for closer cooperation between the two countries on progress to a low carbon economy.

Forests could reduce flooding

Researchers for the Forestry Commission Wales say flood risk could be reduced using the nation's forests.

Deaths and injuries in waste and recycling four times higher than average

Workers in the waste and recycling industry are still four times more likely to be killed or injured than in other industries.

Architecture watchdog to be wound down

The Government's sustainable building watchdog is to be wound down in its current form following the decision to end its funding.

Record number of clean beaches in England and Wales

A record number of English and Welsh beaches have met Europe's highest water quality standards according to the Environment Agency.

Olympic stadium contamination clean up costs revealed

Cleaning up the Olympic stadium site will cost almost £13 million according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Controversial incinerator permit granted

The Environment agency has agreed to a grant a permit for developers to build a waste incinerator in Derby on Sinfin Lane despite local residents' concerns.

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