Day: 7 September 2009

Pilot scheme to reward recyclers goes live

A scheme that sees residents rewarded with money-off vouchers for recycling came into effect in Berkshire this week.

Lack of trained engineers threatens low carbon economy

Britain's failure to encourage more people into engineering is threatening the country's move to a low carbon economy.

Homes evacuated as Scotland hit by floods

Heavy rain has caused chaos across parts of Scotland with homes being evacuated and rivers reaching record heights across the country.

Cash back for Australian fire victims who rebuild green

Australians who lost their homes to bush fires are being offered cash incentives to install micro-renewables when they rebuild.

Irish councils failing to collect millions for environmental services

The bad track record of many Irish local authorities in collecting cash for environmental services such as waste collection and water delivery has been exposed in an article in a national paper.

Partnership to protect marine life

The long term survival of the seas relies on cross border cooperation according to an environment minister.

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