Day: 5 February 2008

Tiered credits set to change Renewables Obligation

Plans to introduce different tiers into the Government's system of Renewables Obligation Credits (ROC) will go ahead, ministers have announced.

Concerns raised over role of wetlands

Flood risk management and the protection of biodiversity are not necessarily compatible functions of wetlands, a leading figure from the Environment Agency has said.

‘Leadership vital’ to manage London’s waste

The only solution to dealing with London's waste is for all of its authorities to work together, the chairman of London Councils has said.

Emails spark coal power plant row

Utility giant E.ON UK has rejected claims from Greenpeace that it is dictating policy to Government officials dealing with its application to build the UK's first new coal-fired power plant in more than 20 years.

Plans for $30K electric sports car unveiled

An electric car manufacturer has announced plans for a new car that will be able to top 100 miles per hour and do 0 to 60 in just 5.7 seconds - and all for a cost of just $30,000.

UK’s first flatpack homes go on show

The UK's first flatpack homes have been built and are expected to welcome their new residents from next month.

‘Action needed’ to hit biodegradable waste targets

Promoting at-source composting, increasing the landfill levy and developing a national waste management plan are among the suggestions from Irish environmental experts to help the country divert more biodegradable material from landfill.

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