Day: 8 May 2009

Thames Barrier marks a quarter of a century

A quarter of a century of protecting London from high water was marked with a test closure of the Thames Barrier.

Copenhagen ‘the world’s last chance’ – Dimas

European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas has warned of the urgency of tackling climate change, saying that global leaders have one more chance to keep us out of the danger zone when they meet to thrash out a new international climate agreement in Copenhagen later this year.

$10m Federal cash to help Michigan clean-up

The US environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of a grant fund worth $10.3m to help communities in Michigan with the costs of cleaning up contaminated land.

The winners of this year’s Energy & Environment Awards will be revealed at Sustainabilitylive!

Divided into 12 categories, the competition is designed to showcase the very best people and technology driving the sector.

Woodland regeneration project for N Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the most sparsely forested countries in the Europe and plans are now underway to regenerate swathes of land by planting native tree species.

Northern Ireland faces waste challenges

A senior civil servant has told waste professionals that the challenges faced by Northern Ireland differ from those experienced by mainland UK.

Irish environmentalists slam balloon stunts

Campaigners in Ireland have written to Environment Minister John Gormley asking him to ban the mass release of balloons, a popular fund-raising practice with potentially fatal consequences for wildlife.

SB – The Event has arrived

After months of planning, Sustainable Business - The Event is finally here. John Haven explains why the show is so vital as business prepares for a low-carbon economy.

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