News from 6 July 2007 on edie

Battery trials suggest UK could meet recycling targets

As European targets to recycle more batteries loom, trials have been taking place across the UK to see how households might be persuaded not to simply throw them in the bin.

Environment Agency hits back at flood criticism

As the country counts the cost of the flood devastation the Environment Agency has hit back at criticism of its performance by MPs.

Consultation on storage of dangerous liquids

Eighteen months after the devastation of the Buncefield oil depot fire consultation has opened on a new policy to improve storage of dangerous liquids.

Bank announces £45 million global environment programme

One of the world's biggest banks is to invest almost £45 million in cutting its impact on the environment.

Europe faces double climate change challenge

Europe must not only cut greenhouse gas emissions but also take early action to minimise the impact of global warming on the region.

Put price tag on carbon emissions, Canadian report says

Canada needs to put a price tag on carbon emissions or face economic fallout, according to a new report from the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE).

Chinese leader to prioritise water quality

China's fresh water supplies should be managed and be handled as a major national priority and a "State project", Premier Wen Jiabao has said.

Nuclear anomaly remains a mystery

Fears that there had been a nuclear spill at the Dounreay nuclear plant may be a false alarm, according to an update from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

London needs to do more to improve the environment, says Mayor

More renewable energy is being used in the capital, but too much waste is being sent to landfill according to a report published by London Mayor Ken Livingstone's office.

Massive biofuel plant planned for Hull

BP, Associated British Foods (ABF) and DuPont will invest around £200 million into the construction of a bio-ethanol plant together with a "high technology" demonstration plant, it was announced late last week.

Former gas works home to new green Olympic business park

Business relocated from the Olympic site will now be housed in what's being labelled as a 'a futuristic business park' that raises the 'eco' bar with an assortment of green features lowering the site's carbon footprint.

$1m cash boost for US green building research

A commitment of $1 million has been made to fund sustainable building research has been announced by the United States Green Building Council.

Day: 6 July 2007