Day: 12 April 2006

DEFRA issues guidance on sewage odour abatement

The Government has decided to tackle bad smells from sewage treatment plants with a new code of practice for water companies and local authority regulators.

Buncefield blast leaked “large amounts of contaminant”

The Buncefield oil depot explosion had leaked "large amounts" of fuels and polluted firewater into the ground, with the full effects on drinking water resources likely to remain unknown for years, the second official report into the accident found.

Wind farm sails past milestone

A wind farm owned by Scottish and Southern Energy has become the first in the UK to generate over 100 megawatts of electricity.

Government admits farmers cannot close rights of way to spray crops

The Government has been forced to retract part of its official guidance on crop spraying, because it erroneously advised farmers that they could close rights of way when they spray fields with pesticides.

Wales consults on measures to cut air pollution

The Welsh Assembly Government has set out a package of measures designed to cut down on air pollution.

Governments standing in the way of step change in energy

An overwhelming majority of senior executives from energy companies around the world say that government inaction and regulation are holding them back from acting on environmental concerns and security of supply.

CIWEM awards showcase sewage innovations

A high-speed simulator that helps water companies come up with the cheapest way to prevent sewer flooding. A series of ponds that use the sun, wind, and ecosystems to break down a village's effluence.

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