Day: 11 January 2010

3000 barrels of oil leak from pipeline

Almost 130,000 gallons or the equivalent of 3,000 barrels of crude has leaked from an American oil pipe.

British carbon cutting efforts ‘meaningless’

The British government is 'falling down' when it comes to delivering effective carbon budgets, an influential group of MPs believe.

Preferred bidders for Peterborough waste services announced

The preferred bidders to build a new incinerator and revamp recycling sites in Peterborough have been announced.

US body predicts green building trends for 2010

An organisation set up to promote sustainable construction in America's Northwest has produced a 'top ten' list of emerging trends it claims will become increasingly important through 2010 and beyond.

UK should cut carbon by 42% by 2020

Government is on the right track when it comes to cutting carbon but needs to be prepared to make far bigger reductions than are currently thought politically possible.

Courts rule on insurers’ fight against Scottish asbestos law

Insurance companies that called for a judicial review challenging the legality of new Scottish rules which allow sufferers of asbestos-related ailments to sue their employers have been informed of the outcome.

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