News from 0 April 2006 on edie

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Putin orders pipeline away from lake Baikal as construction starts

Russian president Vladimir Putin said the East Siberia-Pacific oil pipeline should avoid lake Baikal, after continued protests about the risks of oil spills into the world's deepest and cleanest lake.

Radical activists ‘shaped eco-housing industry’

Radical activists brought green ideas into Britain's mainstream construction business, laying the foundations of the eco-housing industry, new research suggests.

Food miles and packaging tackled by Government

New ways of ensuring food production does not cost the earth are considered by a Government strategy published this week.

Tesco renewables investment fails to impress green lobby

Supermarket giant has said it plans to spend £100 million on cutting its carbon emissions and increasing energy efficiency.

Real nappies celebrated

The arguments in favour of washable, reusable nappies have been brought to the public eye in Manchester as the city took part in the promotion of Real Nappy Week.

Scotland to build Europe’s biggest wind farm

Scottish authorities gave the go-ahead on Thursday for Europe's most powerful wind farm to date, which will produce enough green electricity to power most homes in nearby Glasgow.

Nuclear waste dumps seek homes

The long-term solution to dealing with Britain's nuclear waste is underground burial, a group of Government advisors said on Thursday.

Ministers unveil biomass action plan

A new Biomass Energy Centre and a five-year grant scheme for biomass boilers are among the Government's plans to promote biomass energy, announced this Thursday.

Stronger groundwater protection for Europe

A group of Euro MPs voted to keep a law requiring states to prevent dangerous chemicals from leaking into groundwater, resisting pressure from member states and business to weaken the EU Groundwater Directive.

Welsh dam could give 7% of UK electricity

A massive hydroelectric dam across the Severn estuary was among the proposals the Welsh Assembly submitted to the UK Energy Review.

Smart meters to cut energy use and bills

The first "smart" remote metering devices, expected to cut energy use and save customers' money while bypassing the meter man, were installed in UK homes on Wednesday.

Month: April 2006