Day: 19 April 2010

Liberal Dems promise £3bn for green economy

Riding the wave of popularity following the party leaders' debate on Thursday, the Lib Dem's Nick Clegg has been under the media spotlight this week - he could have used the extra attention to highlight any area of his party's policy, but he chose to bring its green agenda to the attention of the wider public.

Ireland unveils water plan

Ireland's three-year plan for its water supply puts more emphasis on water conservation and promises new infrastructure.

Scientists suggest climate link for volcanoes and earthquakes

Exceptional levels of climate change could trigger volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and other geological catastrophes, say scientists.

ICE fears global water crisis will hit UK

Water shortages elsewhere in the world are not simply other countries' problems, but will come back to bite the UK, say engineers.

More than 1.5M tonnes of carbon saved by airline grounding

Estimates show Europe may have reduced its carbon footprint by more than 1.5M tonnes due to the grounding of aircraft.

Work up good vibrations

Fareham Borough Council is protecting its frontline workers against harmful vibrations - a measure that will soon be mandatory for all local authority vehicle operators.

Law seeks to control ship-to-ship oil transfer

New regulations aim to reduce the risk of spills when oil is transferred from one tanker to another - and control them when they occur.

Nuclear waste transport regs published

Legislation seeking to regulate the cross-border transport of nuclear waste have been published.

Renewables Obligation amended in Scotland

Amendments have been made to make the Renewables Obligation Scotland (ROS) a more effective tool to encourage clean energy generation.

PAS 100: a refreshing brownfield tonic

Soil quality on brownfield sites can present a significant challenge to developers, but by using PAS 100 compost it is possible to restore soil to the level required to support healthy vegetation. Paul Mathers explains.

Downstream Users can check list of intended 2010 registrations

Downstream users of chemicals now have the chance to check whether the critical chemical substances that they need are going to be registered in time.

Recommendations to Lead Registrants

New, practical recommendations are being made to try to help Lead Registrants ensure that Lead Dossiers are submitted in time.

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