Day: 7 November 2008

MSC Napoli beaching ‘avoided serious oil spill’

The decision to beach the stricken MSC Napoli last year avoided releasing thousands of tonnes of oil along the Devon coastline, an inquiry has heard.

Obama victory tempered by fears over Bush’s final policies

Environmental campaigners around the world have been filled with hopes of a greener America after Barack Obama emerged victorious in the US presidential election on Tuesday.

BP pulls out of British renewables

Energy giant BP has shelved plans for a wind farm on the Isle of Grain in Kent and has says it has no intention to invest in other renewable energy projects in the UK for the time being.

Bomb-proof bins planned for London streets

The target of terrorists for decades, London has long been a city lacking in bins, as authorities fear they could be used to conceal bombs.

Ofwat to reject 10% price increase

Water watchdog Ofwat is set to reject a water company's plans to increase customers' bills by more than 10%.

China to team up with Ontario on clean tech

Dalton McGuinty, Ontario Premier, has been visiting China promoting co-operation and knowledge sharing on environmental technologies.

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