Day: 25 August 2009

Household cleaner used on nuclear waste

A chance discovery by a worker involved in a nuclear clean up has revealed a £1.99 bottle of kitchen spray can tackle plutonium.

US Green Buildings Council makes it easier to make eco improvements

The US Green Building Council has announced a new scheme to help homeowners find qualified tradesmen to make environmentally friendly improvements to their homes.

Edie to host CRC clinic

Edie is to hold a workshop in November looking at the likely impacts of Government's Carbon Reduction Commitment.

Safety curtain saves worker from exploding rubbish

A fire extinguisher thrown out with household rubbish exploded as it was being crushed almost hitting a binman in the face.

SEPA sorry for flood alarm failure

Homes and business were flooded without warning when an automatic system set up to send text alerts about rising water failed.

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