Day: 11 November 2008

Pollution could spawn tornadoes

Dust particles pumped out by industry, agriculture and transport could be the catalyst that makes a nasty thunderstorm switch into a spawning ground for tornadoes.

Australia levels playing field for wind farms

State and territory governments in Australia have backed a federal plan to adopt a uniform policy on wind farms and follow the same set of guidelines.

Water awards back for third year

Now in their third year, the Water Industry Achievement Awards 2009 take place on May 20, 2009 at glittering black-tie extravaganza held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.

World’s slums need water infrastructure

Poor prospects of a decent financial return should not stop governments in the developing world from investing in water infrastructure.

British eco-industries eye opportunities overseas

The UK environmental sector is being encouraged to capitalize on its relative maturity by looking markets emerging elsewhere in the world.

Melbourne water bills set to double

Water bills are set to double in the Australian city of Melbourne as authorities seek to pay for investment in major infrastructure projects.

Scottish regulators have confidence in streamlined planning

Proposals to speed up the planning process in Scotland to make 'sustainable development' quicker and easier will not put the environment at risk, according to regulators.

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