Day: 13 August 2009

Australia prepares for future with less water

Almost one and half million dollars will be poured into the Australian outback to prepare it for a future with less water.

Vestas officially closes two sites

Vestas has officially dismissed 425 workers at its sites on the Isle of Wight and in Southampton.

Satellites track Indian water loss

Water is being used faster than nature can replenish supplies in Northern India, with new satellite data suggesting the rate of depletion is faster than previously feared.

Newly built homes too small for recycling

Newly built homes do not have enough space for recycling, according to a survey by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

Leaking oil tank warning from Environment Agency

More than 400 oil leaks were reported in the Thames region alone last year, prompting the Environment Agency to publish new guidance.

Young Australians concerned about climate change

The children of Australia have voiced their concerns about climate change to their government via a national competition.

Recycling brought to beaches

The English summer might not be up to much this year - but people braving the weather on one south coast beach will be able to make sure they recycle.

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