Day: 8 November 2005

New guidance for marine renewables gets waved in

New guidance for the consent process for wave and tidal demonstration projects has been published this week.

First grand designs get £60,000 go-ahead

The first successful bidders for the Government's Design For Manufacture competition have been announced.

Fire brigade tackles burning issue

The UK's first solar powered fire station was unveiled in Richmond this week as the London Fire Brigade vowed to face up to its environmental responsibilities.

UK Green skills gap needs plugging – MEP

A Green politician has used the platform of Energy Efficiency Week to call for more vocational training to be made available to those wanting to work in the environmental sector.

Waste boss fined £10k for skipping EA advice

A Liverpudlian waste manager has been fined close on £10,000 after the number of skips he stored soared, despite official warnings that he was forbidden from having any.

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