Day: 19 July 2010

Adnams claims UK first with beer AD plant

Brewing firm Adnams is claiming a UK first as it nears completion of building work on its anaerobic digestion plant.

Irish launch consultation on 10 year waste policy

Ireland has launched a consultation on how to deal with waste over the next decade and beyond.

Blow to London’s greenest Olympic Games bid

The London Olympics in 2012 are set to fall short of a target to source at least 20% of energy from new local renewable schemes.

Dutch open World’s largest backwash plant

A water plant in the Netherlands has introduced technology it claims will save millions of litres every year.

Green groups urge suspension of Arctic oil drilling

Environmental groups have called for the suspension of offshore drilling in the Arctic in the aftermath of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.

Northern Ireland lagging behind on recycling rates

Northern Ireland lags behind other parts of the UK with households recycling less than 30% of waste.

Palm oil research project could halt rainforest destruction

A research programme to map how the UK uses imported palm oil could halt the loss of rainforest thousands of miles away, according to the Government.

Five firms handed record fines for Buncefield blast

A judge has ordered five firms to pay a total of £9.5 million in fines and costs for their part in the 2005 Buncefield oil depot blast.

Norway tops global green building league

Norway has topped a global list of countries working towards zero carbon buildings for the second year in a row.

Boeing’s latest green plane touches down

A plane designed to have emissions 20% lower than current models was unveiled at the weekend.

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