Day: 23 July 2010

Trafigura guilty of illegal toxic waste transport to Africa

Multi-national business Trafigura has been found guilty of illegally transporting toxic waste to be dumped in Africa by a Dutch court.

Fine for sewage leak which devastated water course

Anglian Water has been hit with a huge fine after letting sewage pour into an internationally protected water course.

New wind farm will be one of the largest in the world claims Vestas

Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas says it has received an order for enough turbines to create one of the largest wind farms in the world.

School kids build 7ft junk mail tree in waste protest

Primary school children in a London borough have taken part in an art project protesting about the vast amount of junk mail they receive.

Fears giving power to people for planning will damage environment

The Government has today (July 23) announced a controversial idea to streamline the planning permission system.

Plans for waste ‘eco-park’ announced

A developer has submitted plans for a £70 million 'eco-park' which will include an Anaerobic Digester (AD) and gasification plant.

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