Day: 26 March 2007

UK running out of nuclear waste space

Britain needs a new strategy for dealing with low-level nuclear waste as current disposal facilities run out of space, the Government said.

Tougher hosepipe ban rules on the horizon

Hosepipe ban rules are about to get tougher as the filling of private pools and even the washing of "personal watercraft" are added to the list of what not to do with a hosepipe during a drought.

Environmental protection role for Scottish fire fighters

Fire and rescue services across Scotland have received funding for specialist equipment to help them deal with chemical spills and other environmental incidents.

Pre-fab building could cut construction waste by 90%

Making components from timber frames to kitchens off-site can significantly reduce the overall amount of waste produced by the construction industry.

Cow pill could cut methane emissions

A pill that stops cows burping could be the answer to reducing methane emitted as the animals turn grass into milk, and which significantly contributes to climate change.

Divers to investigate Prestige wreck

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