Day: 4 October 2007

Competition to give green lighting to Africa

The World Bank has launched an initiative to provide environmentally-friendly lighting in Africa.

Road pricing is a “ticking bomb”, LGA warns

Powers to introduce road pricing schemes to reduce congestion and pollution is a ticking bomb, according to local authority leaders.

Robots to speed up nuclear clean-up

Robots will be brought in to clean up the seabed as part of a long-term operation to decommission a nuclear site in Scotland.

Broads threatened by pollution says RSPB

The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads are under threat from pollution, rising sea levels and domestic water demands, according to an RSPB report.

Construction companies told to check enviro-site

Businesses working in the construction sector are being told to take part in an online questionnaire to discover if they are aware of their environmental responsibilities - and if they are meeting them.

Buildings key in low carbon economy

Getting the built environment right will be a key battle in the UK's drive to reduce its carbon footprint.

Non-recyclers face £100 fine

Residents in part of London who do not recycle their rubbish could now be hit with a £100 fine.

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