News from 18 February 2009 on edie

Businesses line up for green advice

Businesses from across London were encouraged to learn more about how they can make their operations more environmentally friendly by London Remade.

Bushfires threaten water supplies

The Australian bushfires have already taken a heavy toll on people's lives, destroying homes and businesses and killing several people.

Waste chiefs discuss £37m budget for London

London waste chiefs have set out their plans for spending to tackle the capital's waste problems over the next twelve months.

Statistics show brownfield building rise

The percentage of homes being built on brownfield land increased slightly in 2007, according to official figures.

Mechanical failure causes 65,000 gallon oil spill

Up to 6,500 gallons of oil leaked into a river when 65,000 gallons of oil were spilt from a holding tank.

Public asked for help to tackle water quality

More than half of North East Scotland's waters have failed to reach 'good' status, according to figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Waste management grant payments to be ‘phased’

Farmers will be paid their grants from the government's waste management scheme on a phased basis.

EU urges more effort on biodiversity goals

There is still a demand for "unprecedented effort" to meet the EU's environmental conservation targets, according to the environment minister Stavros Dimas.

Euro 5.25m equity for Irish recycling tech firm

A Limerick-based recycling technology firm has raised Euro 5.25m in equity funding to support its international expansion and product development.

Waters escape damage following tanker collision

Waters near Dubai have escaped serious pollution following a collision between a chemical tanker and a container ship.

Day: 18 February 2009