Day: 10 November 2009

Mouchel appoints new leader for its Middle East business

Consulting and business services group Mouchel has appointed Marco Caporilli as Head of its Middle East business.

Marine act a good start says RSPCA

The Marine and Coastal Access Bill will receive royal assent tomorrow (November 11) creating the world's only legislation protecting British seafronts.

New rules for pesticide crop spraying

America's environmental watchdog has proposed new guidance for pesticide labelling to reduce poorly targeted crop spraying and dusting.

Five year UK flooding and climate change plan announced

The Environment Agency this morning announced a series of measures aimed at safeguarding from flooding and tackling climate change over the next five years.

Researchers claim more efficient heating and cooling system

A new air conditioning and heating system has the potential to turn carbon from an environmental villain to a hero according to the researchers behind the scheme.

World’s largest green building show ready to go

Organisers of this year's Greenbuild have hailed the show as the biggest environmentally friendly homes show in the world.

Ireland demands fuel suppliers include biofuels

Ireland's energy minister Eamon Ryan has announced that the Government has approved legislation forcing suppliers to include an average of 4% of biofuels.

Ireland showcases green economy work

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) last week praised environmental research carried out in Ireland as some of the 'most interesting' presented at the Global forum on Eco-Innovation.

Greenpeace threaten legal action over nuclear announcement

The Government has earmarked ten sites for nuclear power generation by 2025 and moves to speed applications through the planning process.

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