Month: November 2009

Edie’s CRC clinic talks online

Edie's Carbon Reduction Commitment clinic gave delegates the most up-to-the-minute information on the biggest change to green business in recent memory.

Olympics green build ‘on track’ say organisers

The Olympics Delivery Authority has said it is either meeting or exceeding all the sustainability targets laid down for the 2012 construction project.

Durham asks public for views on contaminated land

Durham County council has become the latest local authority to invite members of the public to have their say on the development of a strategy for contaminated land in their area.

Controversial BNP leader to attend COP15

The British National Party leader Nick Griffin has said he will go the Copenhagen climate talks in his role as a Member of the European Parliament.

University to publish all climate data

The University of East Anglia has vowed to publish all its climate change information following an email leak.

Comment: are leaked emails nail in IPCC coffin?

Mike Hulme, a climate scientist at the University of East Anglia and author of Why We Disagree About Climate Change has weighed in with these thoughts about the significance of the leaked files and emails.

Government facing key decisions about plutonium stockpile

The UK Government is facing key decisions about what to do with what is the world's largest plutonium stock pile.

Disadvantaged Aussies to get green homes help

Low income homes in Australia will be able to reduce energy and water bills following the launch of a new government intuitive.

Ireland reviews waste management policy

A tax escalator which would see gate fees on materials going to landfill rise year on year could be the single most effective mechanism to cut waste in Ireland.

Student competition seeks to boost Irish recycling markets

A government-funded body set up to reduce waste and stimulate recycling in Ireland is hoping to tap into the ingenuity of the country's students to build new markets for old materials.

Contractors need clarity on drains transfer

With private drains due to transfer to water company ownership in 2011, Dean Stiles asks whether those involved are up to speed and discusses the issues and concerns.

Cornish dimension

Hi-tech modelling technology is improving the plans for Truro's sewerage system - and ensuring that investment is well spent.

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