Day: 8 August 2007

Possible price hike for C-Charge gas guzzlers

Drivers of the most polluting cars could face paying over three times the current rate for London's congestion charge - and lose their exemption if they live within the boundaries of the chargeable zone.

Co-op sponsors green building programme

The Co-operative Bank is lending its financial muscle to a company which offers affordable, environmentally sound housing.

Campaign tackles road waste

Verges strewn with litter are, sadly, a common sight on Britain's highways but a new campaign is targeting motorists, asking them to take responsibility for the waste they produce during their journey.

Europe seeks to turn environmental challenges into opportunities

The European Commission has launched a consultation to look at ways of turning environmental challenges into opportunities for industry.

Overhaul for waste website

A website run by the Environment Agency to provide advice on waste issues for business has been relaunched following a major overhaul.

Payout for quarrying communities

The Scottish Executive has announced the successful bidders for the latest round of grants for environmental renewal projects for communities living in the shadow of quarries.

Mobile reed bed benefits Heathrow

A new mobile reed bed system - the first of its kind in the UK - is playing a key role in treating effluent water. Mark Clayton, managing director of environmental practice Aardvark, which designed the system, reports on its development and various installations, including one at Heathrow Airport

Welsh Water invests in activated carbon

As part of a £1.2B investment, Welsh Water called in Black & Veatch, aided by Laing O'Rourke, to improve drinking water from a Pembrokeshire WTW. Malcolm Bamsey of Black & Veatch reports on the upgrade, which introduced a granular activated carbon stage to the treatment

Eurotunnel and Hach Lange tackle groundwater monitoring

The groundwater which collects around the Channel Tunnel transport system needs to be monitored before being discharged to the sea. Clive Murren, project manager for Hach Lange, describes how systems were developed to safeguard against contamination

Clay beats PVC for green drainage

The use of clay pipes for drainage systems has many advantages for sustainable construction, says Edward Naylor, chief executive of clay products manufacturer Naylor Drainage

Specialist intervention techniques maintain the flow

Hot tapping and line stopping can be used to undertake repairs and modifications online, with no disruption to flow or service. Mike Tucker, head of sales at Furmanite International, reviews the technology

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