Day: 9 May 2008

MPs say UK still unprepared for floods

The UK is still unprepared to cope with floods such as those seen last summer, MPs have said.

Government must provide green incentives, building industry says

Government must provide financial incentives to drive the switch to greener buildings, leading figures in the building and housing industries have said.

Croke Park to be carbon-free

A major environmental initiative has been announced to make Croke Park a carbon-free stadium.

Building energy rating ‘can be improved with a stove’

All buildings in Ireland will require a building energy rating if they are to be sold or rented from January 1st 2009 and energy efficient heating is becoming an increasingly important topic.

New committee for radioactive waste management

Defra has appointed a new radioactive waste management committee to cover the administration of waste across the UK and Northern Ireland.

Development go-ahead for contaminated site

Environmental health officers have given the go-ahead for developers to build 132 homes on land in Cumbria that was feared contaminated.

Awards seek waterwise schemes

Waterwise and innovative companies are being called on to demonstrate their contributions to water conservation by entering a prestigious awards scheme.

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