Day: 8 May 2008

Thames publishes 25 year plan

Thames Water has unveiled proposals outlining how it plans to ensure supply to its millions of customers for the next quarter of a century - without having an unacceptable impact on the environment.

Ukrainian dust cloud hits air quality in Central Europe

Soaring concentrations of hazardous fine particles in Central Europe have been traced back to parched farmland left to gather dust to the east in the Ukraine.

Brace yourself for ‘monsoon Britain’ warns scientist

Last summer's deluge could be just the tip of the iceberg as we could be entering a 'flood-rich period' according to a Durham scientist.

New energy regulations for Science Foundation Ireland

Michael Martin, the minister for enterprise, trade and employment, has announced the new regulations to amend the remit of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to include sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies.

Aid agencies appeal for cash for Burma

UK charities say they are now successfully distributing emergency relief to those worst-affected by the Burmese cyclone - but need urgent financial support to make the most of this access.

IWEA launches wind project guidelines

A new set of comprehensive guidelines for on-shore wind projects in Ireland have been launched.

Power plant pollution unnecessarily high

Existing technology could cut the pollution from power stations to a fraction of its current levels if only it were installed.

UK aims for a million green collar workers

The number of people working in the environmental sector is expected to top one million within the next twenty years - more than double today's figure of 400,000.

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