News from 0 September 2010 on edie

Ofgem announce plans for price-hike sea-change

Energy companies may be forced to give consumers 30 days notice before increasing energy costs, if new proposals by Ofgem are approved.

PM challenges Whitehall to cut energy use

The prime minister has called on Government departments to slash their energy use throughout October.

Royal Society says climate change man made

The Royal Society has today (September 30) announced climate change is manmade and while the evidence is not 100% policy must be set now to tackle it.

Plans for nationwide flood tests announced

Almost every aspect of England and Wales' water infrastructure will be tested to check its flood readiness, environment secretary Caroline Spelman is due to announce today (September 30).

Fertiliser from sewage in UK first

Environmentally friendly fertiliser is to be made in a new process by taking phosphorus and ammonia out of waste water.

International backing for Irish water oxidation scheme

A completely new way to deal with water and waste water sludge could be set to change following a new process launched in the country.

Cheese maker goes green with turbine power

A cheese-maker is leading the 'whey' for the dairy industry to embrace more green technology.

Environment suffers in planned quango cull

Documents leaked to the press last week reveal environmental organisations will be hardest hit by the government's axe.

Recruitment specialists Randstad CPE back Awards for Environmental Excellence

Leading recruitment consultants Randstad CPE have agreed to sponsor edie's Awards for Environmental Excellence for the second year in a row.

Illegal eel net kills dog

A pet dog was killed after getting trapped in an illegal set up to catch endangered eels.

Business bans for recycling firm

A Devonshire-based recycling firm could find itself on the rubbish pile after three of its directors were banned from running a company within months of one another.

Irish ocean energy firm makes waves in US

An Irish company has secured funding from the US government for further development of ocean energy technology.

Month: September 2010