Day: 5 January 2010

First eco home insurance launched

High street chain Marks and Spencer is claiming a UK first by offering insurance aimed at encouraging environmentally friendly products.

Flood-hit Irish communities receive Government aid

Communities affected by the recent spate of serious flooding in Ireland are to receive additional funding from central government to help them foot the bill for emergency services and recovery.

Alaskan governor attacks oil firms over spills

Alaska's governor says he is 'indignant' over the amount of oil spills that have plagued the state over Christmas and New Year.

Drink more tap water says Council for Water

The Council for Water is calling for people to drink more tap water as part of a healthier 2010.

Water specialists asked for views on global water security

Water specialists from a wide range of disciplines are being urged to take part in far-reaching international inquiry looking at water security around the globe.

Small scale boiler scrappage scheme launches

More than 100,000 householders are now able to apply for a grant of £400 off a new boiler.

Energy consultancy sold for £22m

Global energy consultancy, McKinnon & Clarke (M&C), headquartered in Fife, has been sold to mid-market growth investor Lyceum Capital for £22million.

Scots to get free energy saving schemes under new proposals

Every home in Scotland should get free loft and cavity wall insulation as part of measures to make all homes low carbon, according to WWF Scotland.

London big build cutting carbon by third

Big development projects in the capital are going well beyond the energy efficiency measures required of them by building regulations, according to City Hall.

Firefighters tackle power station blaze

The New Year got off to a bang at a Kent power station after a blaze in a pump room meant firefighters from across the county were called in.

Consumers want green clothing kitemark

Shoppers want more clarity on claims of green credentials made by clothes makers.

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