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Day: 27 October 2006

First again! MCERTS clean sweep for Aquamatic’s wastewater samplers

First, Aquamatic became the UK's inaugural wastewater sampler manufacturer to gain E-32compliance. Then in 2005 it became the very first wastewater sampler manufacturer to receive a coveted Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme MCERTS certificate in continuous water monitoring equipment (CWMS) from SIRA Certification Service (SCS) - and now, the go-ahead Manchester-based firm has done it again by becoming the first UK company to gain MCERTS certification for its main range of wastewater samplers.

Debate over climate law heats up

Opposition leader David Cameron has called for binding annual carbon cut targets, as the debate over a climate change law for the UK intensified this week.

Cost effective and flexible particulate monitoring at your fingertips

DustScan Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the DS5 - a new concept in particulate monitoring, providing a cost-effective and flexible solution.

Agency investigates harbour diesel spill

An investigation has been launched into an incident that saw a huge slick of red diesel spread across Whitehaven Harbour, as clean-up operations continue.

Local planning boost could help climate change efforts

Government efforts to integrate climate change measures in this week's Communities White Paper received a welcome from campaigners, although more could be done to integrate sustainable strategies into local planning overall, campaigners have said.

Biggest ozone hole on record opens up over Antarctic

The size of the ozone hole over the Antarctic this year beat all previous records, US government scientists said.

Parking permit price hike for ‘gas guzzlers’

News in Brief

Europe contemplates air quality standards

Tighter air quality standards could limit the emission of harmful particulate matter from cars, planes and factories across Europe under a newly revised version of the EU ambient air quality directive.

Peruvian protests persuade polluters to stop toxic dumping

Amazonian Indians have won concessions after blockading Peru's biggest oil facility in protest over continued illegal dumping of toxic waste in their lands.

Best battery recycling methods explored

Three very different ways to recycle batteries are being put to the test in an attempt to pinpoint the most efficient way to safely dispose of them.

Australia launches carbon cut plan

The Australian government, which has so far refused to sign the Kyoto protocol, has launched a major carbon-cutting plan with $500m to be invested in low-carbon technologies and now plans for the world's biggest solar plant.

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