Day: 18 October 2010

London’s waste plan aims to shift towards cutting carbon

London's proposed waste strategy will shift the emphasis from recycling large amounts of waste to a targeted focus of the most easily recyclable materials.

Government gives nuclear boost as Welsh hydropower is sunk

Nuclear power will be used to shoulder the burden of increased power generation energy secretary, Chris Huhne, said today (October 18).

Big Apple goes white to fight climate change

More than one million square feet of New York city roof space has been painted white to help cool buildings naturally.

UK power could be 100% renewable by 2050

The United Kingdom could be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2050, according to a green energy firm.

£15m cash-boost to fund green buses

Up to 50,000 tonnes of CO2 could be saved over the next year, according to a £15million government cash boost to more than a dozen green-transport schemes.

Developers should pay for loss of biodiversity

New figures released last week show England is losing a species to extinction as often as once every two weeks.

Hull barrier back in action after £10 million overhaul

Following an intensive refurbishment - the UK's second largest flood barrier is back in operation - and has already been pitted against the elements.

River Thames crowned globe’s greatest waterway

London's River Thames has beaten off competition from across the globe to be crowned as the world's greatest waterway.

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