Day: 2 August 2007

US cash boost to clean-up contaminated sites

Over $2 million has been awarded to nine regions across the United States for the regeneration of brownfield land in need of remediation.

Pilot scheme continues for UK flood resilience

Leeds has been named as the sixth area in England to take part in Defra's flood resilience pilot funding scheme.

No room for complacency in changing climate, says UK Environment Minister

Businesses have found more opportunities to improve energy efficiency, Environment Minister Phil Woolas told Parliament last week.

Composting champions inspire green waste disposal

Volunteers in Worcestershire and Herefordshire have clocked up more than 1,000 hours to teach their communities about composting.

BAA Proposed Injunction ‘draconian’ – London Mayor

An attempt to ban environmental activists from protesting at Heathrow Airport during the busy holiday period could be quashed, if London Mayor Ken Livingstone has his way.

American Researchers develop DIY solar panels

It may be as easy as click-and-print when you need a spot of solar energy, according to American researchers who say they've developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets.

New technology could end misery of flat congestion charges

A roadside camera which can count how many people are in a moving vehicle has been developed by scientists at Loughborough University.

Highways Agency misses noise reduction target

Environmentalists have voiced disappointment that the Highways Agency has missed government targets for cutting road noise.

Sheffield excited about bid for hi-tech energy institute

Sheffield University is upbeat about its bid to bring a multimillion pound government energy and environmental research institute to the area.

Report examines chemical exposure impact on children

A report highlighting the impact of chemical exposure on children during their development has been published by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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