Day: 25 February 2008

Fine for unlicensed waste disposal

A man from Larne in Northern Ireland has been convicted of allowing unlicensed waste to be disposed of on his land.

Biofuel jet makes aviation history

A test flight has seen a Boeing 747 fuelled solely by biofuel cross the North Sea on a short haul from Heathrow to Amsterdam.

Masterclasses to pave the way to low-carbon building

Masterclasses are being launched in Scotland to encourage the property sector to construct more energy efficient buildings.

Scottish sewage works fined for ‘avoidable’ filth in firth

Operators of a wastewater treatment plant on the Firth of Forth have been fined £13,500 following investigation of a spill last April.

Defra cash boost for low-carbon technology

More than £400m has been pledged towards the development of clean energy technologies, investments and enterprises over the next three years.

Buncefield blast leads to tighter fuel storage regs

Large oil and fuel storage sites will need to improve their safety standards to protect the public and environment following an investigation into the lapses that led to the Buncefield disaster.

Irish wastewater pollution case postponed

A case involving a firm accused of discharging polluting matter into a waterway in 2007 has been adjourned for eight weeks.

Fairtrade fortnight puts the fair into fairground

A fairground with a difference drew the crowds in London's South Bank on Sunday, inviting revellers to enjoy the fun and games whilst highlighting the importance of fair trade links with communities around the globe.

Comment: So what exactly is sustainability?

The meaning of sustainability is often personal to each one of us, says recruitment consultant Anna Powles as she explores the term and its impact on society and the workplace.

Fixed charge bills worsening fuel poverty

Fixed charge fuel bills are causing hardship for thousands of people living in council and social housing and should be scrapped, according to energy expert Jayne Clare.

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