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Environment Agency says sorry after flood siren scare

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A test firing of a flood warning siren has led to an apology from the Environment Agency after locals panicked.

Greenpeace CEO attacks Facebook over coal power

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Social networking site Facebook's decision to build a coal powered data centre has prompted environmentalists to launch a protest on the same site.

Ofgem to investigate four major power firms over 'misleading' sales techniques

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sales techniques used by major energy suppliers are set to be investigated by the energy watchdog it was announced today (September 2).

Electric Nissan Leaf goes on pre-order UK sale

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Nissan Leaf has today (September 1) gone on pre-order sale to the UK market with buyers able to pick up the car early next year.

Drug violence threatens COP16

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Drug fuelled violence sweeping across Mexico now threatens crucial United Nation's climate change talks.

Brideshead's novel home gets green make over

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A castle which doubled as the home of the aristocratic Marchmain family in a television adaptation of Brideshead Revisted has been transformed through a green makeover.

New CFL recycling collection scheme launches

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new scheme to collect spent Compact Florescent Lamps (CFLs) is launched today (September 1).

Australian election remains on a knife-edge with Green MP the kingmaker

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Green MP is one of five politicians holding the key to power in the Australian federal election with the result poised on a knife-edge.

Galway to get 105MW wind farm

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Irish green business Finavera Renewables has announced a series of agreements for the co-development of a 105 megawatt wind farm.

BNP buy Irish wind farm

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An investment fund managed by BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners has bought an Irish wind farm.

Green shoots of recovery in hurricane hit New Orleans

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hurricane ravaged New Orleans is being reborn as a centre for cutting edge environmentally-friendly new buildings, experts say.

Welsh beauty spot marred by sewage leak

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A popular Welsh holiday destination has been hit by a sewage spill.

Demolition company fined over oil leak

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A court has ordered a demolition company to pay more than £10,000 for polluting a Northamptonshire brook with oil.

UK failing to do environment justice

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A landmark legal win could help green campaigners in their fight for environmental justice in UK courts.

Campaign for green stamp of approval on more buildings

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Green campaigners are lobbying for government legislation requiring all but the smallest commercial properties to display energy efficiency certificates.

Sunny Prince Charlie: solar panels for royal home

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Prince of Wales has been given the green light to install dozens of solar panels at his London home.

IPCC went too far according to latest review

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change went 'beyond its remit' according to the latest independent review into its work.

'Dry water' could make commercial waves

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

UK scientists have unveiled a super powder called 'dry water' which could help tackle global warming by storing carbon dioxide

Plastic fantastic: UK supermarket bag use halved

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Plastic carrier bag handouts at UK supermarkets have halved in just four years, new figures reveal.

US rewrites toxic chemical rules

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US environmental watchdogs are tightening rules to cover dangerous toxic chemicals used in consumer goods and industrial processes.

Energy efficient water treatment: the ACWA approach

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As energy costs and treatment-driven energy usage rocket, utilities and industries that utilise water treatment solutions are finding these pressures are driving substantial increases in operating costs. This complex challenge is putting energy-efficient water treatment processes firmly in the spotlight.

Intelligent Pump Cleaning Cuts Maintenance At Irish Pumping Station

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The installation of an AC drive with an advanced software tool has dramatically cut call-outs for blockages at an Irish County Council pumping station.

Eriez Introduce New Equipment at RWM and IFAT 2010

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Optimum separation is a key stage in all applications. Eriez has designed and developed an extensive range of separators utilising magnetic principles, and at RWM, UK (stand 1410, Hall 17) and IFAT, Germany (Stand 500, Hall B3) in September 2010, Eriez will be launching 3 new systems for non ferrous and ferrous metal recovery.

Haigh Look Positively Towards A Strong Amp Period With Secured Frameworks And Innovations In Place

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Building on implementation successes, innovation and developments in AMP4, Haigh are delighted to announce that they have secured a large number of frameworks to continue delivering robust and sustainable systems for Small Screens and Prefabricated Inlets in AMP5.