Day: 15 June 2005

Revision of major accident hazard regs

Amendments to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations will come into force at the end of this month.

Record high for North Sea licensing bids

Despite warnings of global warming, depleted reserves and calls for alternative energy sources to provide the bulk of our power, interest in developing traditional fossil fuels shows no sign of diminishing.

Oil spills need early reporting to minimise contamination

Inland oil and fuel spillage needs early reporting to minimise its environmental impact, reduce the cost of remediation and reduce the impact on land value, a report out this week has found.

Carbon capture plans get £25 million boost

Industrial carbon emissions could be captured and stored underground in government plans announced this week.

Anglo-Swedish sustainable buildings and construction partnership formed

A UK-Swedish partnership to promote more sustainable building and construction was launched this week designed to highlight the use of environment-friendly technology and practices.

Pigs’ urine could purify pollution

A British bus company is using urea to clean up emissions and pig pee could be used to source the substance.

Biotech giant loses court battle against Germany

Giant of genetic engineering Monsanto has failed to protect the confidentially of a controversial study despite hauling the German government through the courts.

Nuclear advocates suffer setback

Those arguing for a renewed nuclear programme to help meet Britain's emission targets have suffered a setback after it emerged Sellafield's reprocessing plant will remain closed for several months following a massive leak.

Europe is losing the fight for sustainability

Citizens of the European Union are using resources at over twice the rate the world can renew them according to a report released by the WWF.

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