Day: 16 November 2007

Climate Bill published

Legislation which will set legally binding targets for the reduction of Britain's greenhouse gas emissions was published in Parliament this week.

Commission to count cost of environmental change

A high-powered commission has been established to look at green taxes and other fiscal reforms in the UK.

Ofwat slow to promote water industry competition – Lords

There is no reason why customers shouldn't be able to pick and choose their water supply in the same way they can switch power companies, say the Lords, and Ofwat must shoulder responsibility for the current lack of options.

Southern Water faces £20m million fine for ‘deliberately misleading’ regulator

Water watchdog has announced it plans to fine Southern Water £20.3m after the company was found to provide deliberately misleading information and offer customers a poor service.

NGO warns of new toxic warship scandal

Pollution activists are moving to block the export of a former hospital ship in the US which they claim will likely be taken to Asian breaking yards ill-equipped to deal with the toxic compounds it contains.

Businesses urged to improve environmental efficiency

Businesses in Ireland need to do more to make their offices as environmentally-friendly as possible, an industry expert has said.

Green building at heart of Mancunian museum

A landmark green building will be at the heart of a new museum development in Manchester.

New think tank to look at carbon markets

The Government has put together a panel of industry experts to help it ensure the UK capitalises on its current position as a global centre for carbon trading.

Scientific study seeks to survey safety of sewage sludge

Heavy metals, sewage and mud may sound more like the key components of a rock festival, but are in fact the subjects of a study looking into the sustainable disposal toxin-rich sludge.

Fingal gets go-head to expand water treatment facilities

The Irish Government has signalled that it has given the go-ahead to Fingal County Council to invite tenders for an expansion of a local water treatment plant.

Renewable energy can ease Irish fuel supply problems

Ireland is currently less at risk of fuel supply disruption, but that is set to change and investment in renewable energy is one way to tackle the problem.

Work with nature, not against it

The effects of urbanisation and industrialisation on the fragile balance between land and water have been known for many years. Ciwem's Nick Reeves believes a fundamental shift in attitudes and practices is needed to prevent these finite resources from irrevocable depletion.

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