Day: 17 November 2006

Dominican Republic water plant turns on the taps

News in Brief

Sludge-powered sewage works cut costs

Sewage works could be generating enough electricity from sludge to power themselves and sell surplus kilowatts to the grid, if trials of a cutting edge anaerobic digestion process end in success.

Emissions trading could cover more than carbon

The EC is considering putting a price on emissions of greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide, it was announced this week.

Nuclear scare stirs up Sweden

Sweden was hit with the second nuclear scare in recent months after an 'explosive' fire at a transformer, which led to the shut-down of a reactor this week.

Irish fears over nuclear shipments

The Irish coastguard have been keeping a close eye on marine traffic this week as the diplomatic wrangle over the potential pollution from the Sellafield nuclear facility continue to sour relations between Dublin and London.

Consultancy taps into specialist’s water expertise

New in Brief

Reinsurers cash in on climate change

As the risk of extreme weather events rises in a warming climate, so do the associated financial losses - and reinsurers are cashing in on the threat.

Thames Gateway ‘needs climate-proofing’

The Thames Gateway planners are not doing enough to prepare the regeneration area for climate change, environmental campaigners have warned.

Olympic waste could cost £80m to landfill

Dealing with hazardous waste from the Olympic site could cost up to £80m in landfill charges, with up to 250,000 cubic metres of contaminated waste needing disposal.

ECJ rules on political grey area in Finnish islands

Confusion over Finland's environmental responsibilities towards self-governing islands off its coast have been cleared up by a court ruling.

Luxembourg slow to make Strategic Environmental Assessment law

Luxembourg has found itself in the dock after failing to introduce an EU environmental directive within the agreed timescale.

Edie Environmental Legislation Summary, November 06

This month sees changes to pollution rules across the UK and the EU, with asbestos regulations tightening up in Britain as new additions are made to the list of information, training and protection companies are required to provide asbestos workers with.

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