Day: 25 April 2008

Environmental benefit of road tax hike questioned

Changes to the way cars are taxed will lead to an extra £2.5bn in revenue for the Treasury but an annual reduction of just 1% in carbon emissions, according to the Conservatives.

Ireland’s greenhouse emissions challenge

Ireland is facing a challenge in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with European Union mandatory caps on the agriculture, household and transport sectors, an expert has warned.

New wastewater system for Belfast

A new project to transform Belfast's sewers has seen the completion of the deepest tunnel in the scheme.

Desalination eyed as US water crisis solution

Ever-more-frequent water shortages and a growing population are forcing the USA to look long and hard at how it will provide fresh water for the public and industry.

American health fears over gender bender chemical

Concern in the USA is growing over the potential health impacts of an oestrogen-mimicking chemical widely used in the manufacture of plastics.

How to avoid public outrage about waste

As alternatives to landfill have to be found, outright opposition to new waste treatment facilities is no longer an option, says Tom Curtin. But councils will need to engage effectively with the public

A winning swing: from coal mine to golf course

A former colliery in Scotland is being turned into a championship golf course with the aid of quality compost as part of a brownfield trailblazer project

Brownfield Expo launches

Brownfield Expo is the newly named contaminated land exhibition at this year's Sustainabilitylive! event. LAWR offers a taster of what visitors can expect in this special preview

Technical guidance for LA officers

One of the key issues that local authority contaminated land officers face on a regular basis is the quality of reports that are received from consultants and developers when looking at the redevelopment of potentially contaminated sites.

Is your consultant giving you value for money?

Choosing the right consultancy support for your project can be a daunting task, but help is on hand. Adam Read offers some pointers

Taxing times: weighing up options for waste soils

Last month it was announced that landfill tax exemption for contaminated soils would be phased out by 2012. Graham Holtom examines the implications

It’s a snip: the new EP regulations

The introduction of standard permits for waste operators under the new Environmental Permitting Regulations are designed to cut red tape, making regulation quicker and more cost-effective. Clare McCallan explains

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