Day: 3 January 2008

$3m up for grabs to fight pollution

News in brief

Power plants curb emissions for Olympics

Beijing's power plants are set to slash their emissions in a bid to clean up the skies in time for this year's Olympic Games, according to reports in local media.

Water reuse ‘vital for sustainability’

Water reuse in industry should be a vital part of achieving more sustainable water management in the UK, according to a new report from a leading professional body.

Ofwat proposes more competitive water industry

Water watchdog Ofwat has published a set of proposals to increase competition in the water and sewage industry.

Farmer jailed for illegal waste storage

A farmer from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to four months in prison for breaching waste legislation.

Wind energy passes major milestone

New figures suggest the amount of wind energy connected to the electricity grid on the island of Ireland exceeded 1,000MW over the course of 2007.

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