News from 8 June 2009 on edie

Electrical waste set to be dumped abroad stopped by police

Raids on two sites in east London and Essex have stopped the possible illegal export of electrical waste, according to police.

New transport secretary ‘committed to low carbon future’

The UK's new Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, has affirmed his department's commitment to the low carbon vehicle agenda.

Anaerobic projects get government funding

£10m of funding has been awarded to five projects to take forward new examples of anaerobic digestion.

Environment and farming minister latest to quit government

Environment and farming minister Jane Kennedy has quit the government following labour's poor showing in the European elections.

We need international co-operation to cut climate change

A leading lawyer has called for international co-operation from governments in order to create a world-wide low carbon economy.

Government needs to give business a direction for low carbon economy

Business is ready for a low carbon economy but needs more direction from the government, according to the CBI.

New consultation on greenhouse gas emissions

A public consultation on guidance measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions has been launched by DECC and Defra.

New ‘cycle superhighways’ announced for London

The proposed routes for the first two of London's 12 cycle superhighways have been announced.

Waste deal to slash landfill by 80%

Cumbria County Council has put pen to paper on a £700m deal it says will see the amount of rubbish sent to landfill reduced by 80%.

Government watchdog attacks plans for gas works site

Plans to transform a gasworks into housing and retail are 'fundamentally flawed', according to the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE).

Turkey to power up country’s largest ever wind farm

Turkey's largest and most expensive wind farm is due to start producing power in the next few weeks.

Day: 8 June 2009