Day: 16 February 2010

Suspended prison sentence for contamination man

A man has escaped with a suspended prison sentence after dumping waste, which caused an oily leachate.

Mentoring scheme for water workers

A new mentoring scheme launched by the Institute of Water aims to help those working in the industry.

Funding to expand Irish bioenergy scheme

Willow and miscanthus crops will be used for a new biomass scheme after funding was announced by the Irish Government this week.

Pollution check after fire on asbestos filled aircraft carrier

A ship wrecking firm is being 'closely monitored' following a fire while it disposes of a French aircraft carrier laden with mercury, PCBs, lead and asbestos.

Irish firms need to be open on emissions

Carbon Disclosure Project Ireland has called on the country's largest companies to report carbon emissions and detail how climate change affects their businesses.

£18m for flood battered North East

The North East of England will see a surge of extra cash for flood defences schemes in the coming financial year as it benefits from its share of increased national funding to protect against extreme weather.

Londoners invited to flag up grot spots and urban utopias

A website allowing Londoners to highlight well-loved corners of the city - and those that have been left to go to seed - has been launched in the capital.

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