Day: 11 May 2009

New York to phase out bottled water for public sector

The Governor of New York has announced plans to ban the purchase of bottled water by state-owned agencies.

Flooding causes drop in blue flags

Floods have caused a drop in the number of UK beaches being awarded the prestigious blue flag status.

More than $100m to clear up contaminated land

$111.9m has been earmarked for cleaning up contaminated land across the United States and its territories.

Scrap yard let oil leak on to reservation

A scrap yard which contaminated land on a Native American reserve has been fined nearly $33,000 after being caught by inspectors.

Ian Gatenby takes the lead at Testal

Testal, the specialist technical services division of Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) has appointed BBGE Director and environmental expert, Ian Gatenby to head up the business.

Planning permission for Merseyside energy from waste plant

Planning approval for an energy from waste plant which could become an international training centre has been granted in the north west of England.

Schools helped to move away from fossil fuels

A school has installed a biomass boiler as part of moves to make educational establishments in the UK less reliant on fossil fuels.

Olympic waterways to be opened up

An east London waterway is being dredged so construction materials can be transported to the Olympic site by barge.

Smart energy meters for all UK homes

Every home in the UK is to be fitted with a 'smart energy meter' to monitor power use and hopefully reduce bills.

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