Day: 13 December 2007

Businesses ‘put off’ green technology

Businesses want to install low-carbon technology but are being put off by limited product ranges and financing options and too few tax breaks, according to a new study.

Car usage pushes up Irish CO2 emissions

Ireland's attempt to reduce its CO2 emissions is being undermined by the large number of cars being sold in the country.

Tories light the way to microgeneration

The Conservatives have unveiled plans to encourage businesses and households in Britain to generate their own electricity.

EU air laws under fire

The European Parliament has agreed caps on levels of a previously unregulated air pollutant.

Big business commits to carbon cutting

Ikea, Sky and Chelsea FC are among a host of top London businesses that have signed up to a new programme to help large companies cut their carbon emissions.

Cash boost for toxic river

Thames Water has drawn up a £500,000 plan to revitalise a river that was polluted when the company accidentally flooded a stretch of the water with chemicals.

Thumbs up for Irish community wind farm

Mayo County Council has granted planning permission for the first community-owned wind farm in the country.

Being green: A question of class

Research tells us the public understands the environmental dilemma we find ourselves in, and is keen to act. But, asks Barrie Clarke of Water UK, just how accurate is it?

Coca-Cola opts for ultrafiltration

A Coca-Cola factory in Yorkshire has slashed its water wastage and cut costs by calling in Norit Membrane Technology to install an ultrafiltration membrane system. Natasha Wiseman reports

Charting the urban skyscape

Software has the ability to prescribe water pressure reduction in the vicinity of tall buildings. Mouchel's operations director Richard Ingham explains how this is helping Thames Water with leakage reduction

UU gets inventive in tight spot

An unusual site and a tight time frame could have spelt trouble on a complicated project. But close partnership working and creative thought ensured successful and timely delivery, as Atkins' senior project team leader, Martin Meadows, explains

A mood for change

The current regulatory framework for water was developed to manage the industry's transition to privatisation. CIWEM's executive director, Nick Reeves, asks whether it can now cope with the challenges posed by climate change

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