Day: 16 June 2006

World Cup goes carbon neutral

The World Cup is 'carbon neutral' for the first time this year, despite the dirty energy used and air miles clocked up by both fans and players, thanks to FIFA's use of carbon offset schemes.

‘Sustainable energy Oscars’ reward innovation from Barnsley to Bangladesh

A Tanzanian brick-firing stove run on rice husks and Britain's biggest biomass scheme heating Yorkshire council flats were among the winners of this year's Ashden awards - the 'Oscars of Sustainable Energy.'

Russia’s nuclear expansion plans cause alarm

Russia wants to build up to four nuclear reactors a year as it replaces aging nuclear power stations, the head of the country's nuclear energy agency Rosatom has said.

Renewables in demand – BP energy review

Renewable energies continued to grow rapidly in 2005, but still only comprise 3% of the world's total primary energy consumption, the BP Statistical Review of World Energy found.

EPA puts squeeze on dirty diesel

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BP to invest $500m in biofuel research

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Green light for super incinerator

Plans to build Europe's biggest incinerator in south east London have been given the go ahead by Government.

Community engagement key to raising recycling rates

In an effort to boost uninspiring recycling rates, the London borough of Hackney has made it compulsory for residents - and brought on board multicultural champions to improve community engagement.

Better house insulation could save Europeans billions

Improved energy efficiency in buildings could save Europeans an annual 270bn euros in heating bills, according to a report from the European Insulation Manufacturers Association (EURIMA).

Edie Environmental Legislation Summary, June 06

Recent changes to legislation which will impact on the environmental sector in the UK, Europe and internationally come under the spotlight in this Semple Fraser and Edie News monthly round-up of new law and policy. Among the developments this month we see the EC consulting on waste incineration and amending its position on the import and export of hazardous chemicals. In the UK contaminated land law gets an overhaul and a raft of new regulations covering pollution from shipping are introduced. Regulations to protect watercourses from agricultural pollution are amended and local authorities in Scotland are given greater powers to ensure water supplies are up to standard.

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