Day: 12 March 2010

Fear changes to building rules won’t cut emissions

Changes coming into force this year will make homes 25% more energy efficient, according to housing and planning minister John Healey.

World first ‘clean coal’ schemes given green light

Plans for two world first 'clean coal' schemes have been given the green light by the British government.

Future of energy brings opportunities as well as challenges – Tesco

Fluctuating prices, questions over security of supply and concerns about emissions make the life of an energy buyer fraught with difficulties, but it is important not to get sucked down into the mire.

Brownfield sites home to threatened species

A first study into declining species reveals many are surviving on Brownfield sites through the United Kingdom.

Florida given more time to buy Everglade sugar lands for conservation

Water authorities in South Florida have voted to extend a contract that allows public money to be used to buy land held by the state's sugar barons in an attempt to preserve the much-pressured Everglades.

Aldersgate chairman outlines evolving markets and policy drivers

The general election will not dramatically shape the future of environmental policy, regardless of the outcome and the UK's efforts to stimulate environmental markets are likely to be eclipsed globally by the direction decided on by the USA.

Fine following more than 1000 deaths in pollution leak

More than 1000 fish were killed when a beauty firm's delivery of detergent overflowed and poured into nearby watercourses.

Dublin should become ‘smart green city economy’

Dublin should become develop a 'smart green city economy' to better deliver public services, according to the lord mayor.

Government must help people turn green homes dream into reality

Millions of existing homes will need extensive refits to improve their energy efficiency if the UK is to meet its carbon cutting targets - and Government needs to do more to make this happen.

Northern Ireland launches waste prevention website

A new website is to be the first tool in a wide-reaching campaign aiming to change attitudes towards waste in Northern Ireland.

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