Day: 27 September 2010

Solar panels for brownfield sites

Contaminated land unfit for remediation is to be fitted with solar panels in a joint initiative between two US firms.

Ireland to get geothermal power plant

One of Ireland's biggest utility companies, GT Energy, has announced plans to build the country's first geothermal electricity plant.

Water treatment industry struggling to stay afloat

New figures published earlier this month show hundreds of water treatment companies are still struggling financially, despite the country's recent economic growth.

Thomson to provide greener getaways

Travel agency Thomson has published a new brochure aimed at making a greener getaway easier to choose.

Businessman fined for illegally burning waste

A Bedfordshire businessman has been forced to pay almost £6,500 in fines and court costs after illegally burning waste on his farm.

Funding opportunity for Scottish environmentalists

Scotland's environment watchdog is encouraging eco-minded organisations to apply for funding from the country's Water Environment Restoration Fund.

Labour’s new Ed boy

Former energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband has won a narrow victory to become Labour's new leader.

Greenpeace protesters block oil drilling ship

A drilling ship off the coast of Scotland has been forced to stop after Greenpeace activists blocked its route.

Only 5% of parents reuse nappies

The nappy market grew by £10million last year but parents are not being won over by greener products.

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