News from 0 July 2009 on edie

Anger over draft Flood Management Bill

Proposed changes to the way local authorities manage floods are causing anger among the people expected to deliver the services.

Tidal power industry attacks UK’s wind plan

The Government's recent backing for wind energy has come under fire from a leading tidal power manufacturer.

Red Bull hit with record fine over recycling

Energy drink manufacturer Red Bull has been hit with the biggest fine in waste history after admitting breaking recycling laws.

Judge refuses to grant Vestas possession order

Workers occupying Vestas' Isle of Wight factory are celebrating today after a court refused to grant the company a possession order.

Captain Kirk attacks Hewlett-Packard over ‘hazardous’ computers

Executives at Hewlett-Packard were this week greeted by a voicemail from William Shatner criticising them for not removing hazardous materials from their products.

Council liable for birth defects if caused by remediation work

Children born with disabilities including missing fingers and toes can sue their local authority for compensation after a court ruling.

Bio-jet fuel plan takes off

The widespread introduction of bio-fuels in the aviation industry would result in carbon cuts worth billions to Europe, a think tank report says.

Ireland announces €20 million plan for green homes

Plans for a €20m (£17m) scheme to build seven low carbon social housing developments have been unveiled by the Irish government.

Dangerous ozone a ‘global’ pollution problem

Ground-level ozone pollution has become a "global air pollution problem", according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog.

City becomes ‘living laboratory’ to tackle climate change

A project to help cities cope with climate change has been launched in Manchester this week.

Drinking water data must be on tap online says Irish government

The Irish government has ordered local authorities to publish the results of drinking water tests online in a bid to boost quality levels.

Court crushes windscreen recycling business

A group of companies that lured investors into paying £2.3m for shares in a recycled windscreen glass scheme has been shut down in court.

Month: July 2009