Day: 17 June 2008

Water-powered car hits the streets

A Japanese company claims that it has developed a fuel cell that can power a car purely on tap water.

Govt launches construction strategy

Construction waste heading to landfill will be halved and 25% of materials used in construction projects will be responsibly sourced by 2012 under new Government plans.

Dell aims for green heights

Dell has launched a plan to become the greenest technology company on earth.

Met Office advances will ‘help predict floods’

It is an announcement that those caught out by last summer's devastating floods will be pleased to hear - scientific advances will now make it easier to predict where and when extreme rainfall will occur in the UK.

Green collar jobs withstand credit crunch

Demand for green collar workers is continuing to grow despite the current economic downturn, according to recruitment experts.

Expo to highlight ‘Environment Capital’ ambitions

Officials in Peterborough have announced they will host a one-day expo for businesses as part of the city's drive to become the UK's "Environmental Capital".

Digital maps help unlock bomb risks

A new layer of historical mapping has been made available which could help consultants assess whether development sites could contain unexploded bombs.

Composting is safe – sector tries to buck bad press

Following recent reports raising concerns about the fungus Aspergillus found in compost, Garden Organic, the composting and sustainable waste, is reminding people that home composting is still a safe practice.

Co-op triumphs in Euro eco awards

The Co-operative Group has seen off stiff European competition to take home one of the top accolades in this year's European Business Awards for the Environment.

Pakistan sums up carbon market potential

Developing countries can capitalise on the industrialised world's thirst for carbon cutting projects, but need to act fast if they are not to miss the window of opportunity.

National Laboratory Service sponsors edie award

We are proud to announce that the National Laboratory Service (NLS) will be a major sponsor of edie's Environmental Excellence Awards this year.

Climate change redraws map of Africa

The UN has published an African atlas showing how the changing climate and conflict are carving the continent a new face.

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