Day: 2 December 2008

Climate change treaty negotiations begin

Major international talks have begun in Poland to try to secure agreement on how nations will tackle the threat of climate change.

Kitt urges building industry to develop green skills

More sustainable methods of construction will bring enormous environmental benefits, the Irish building industry has been told.

Slag heap to become nature spot

A slag heap formed of waste from a former steelworks is being transformed into a nature reserve for the public to enjoy.

Govt definition of zero-carbon ‘too restrictive’

A £15m Government project to stimulate the building of new zero-carbon homes has resulted in the completion of just 15 homes which meet Ministers' definition of "zero-carbon" in its first year.

WRAP helps waste firms reap extra £5.9m

Waste recycling and reprocessing businesses in Northern Ireland supported by WRAP have seen a £5.9m increase in their turnover.

Desal industry gets new website

The global desalination and water reuse industry will now be able to access the latest news and up-to-date industry information at the touch of a button following the launch of a new website.

Joint waste project nets £138m pay-out

A local authority partnership to divert waste from landfill in the Midlands has been given a multi-million-pound boost.

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