British government not backing “great example” of UK manufacturing as Vivergo Fuels announces closure...

The Renewable Energy Association has called on the Government to introduce E10 at the earliest possible opportunity following news in early September of Vivergo...

Eating one freshwater fish equals a month of drinking ‘forever chemicals’ water, says US...

A new study appears to find that consumption of just a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month...

Utilities commit to smart water installations to help avoid sewer spills

Water technology firm SDS has completed the installation of its latest smart rainwater management systems at homes in Forton, Lancashire, and Deal, Kent, as...

Cost-of-living crisis driving Scots to embrace share and repair projects

A new study commissioned by Scotland’s Share & Repair Network, a project of Circular Communities Scotland, seems to show that the cost-of-living crisis is...

Government’s renewables targets at risk as auction sees no bids for offshore wind​​​​​​

The government has today (8 September) unveiled the results of its fifth Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction (AR5), securing 3.7GW of renewable capacity. This...

Strike action goes ahead at Scottish Water as Unite says talks ‘waste of time’

500 key frontline workers to take part in first round of four days of action Trade union group Unite confirmed on 9 November that its...

Medieval heritage site to be heated using energy from the Clyde

A group dedicated to preserving and promoting one of the most renowned collections of early medieval sculptures in Europe has been awarded a grant...

Regret over target climbdown

Commentators expressed disappointment at the Scottish government's 19 April decision to abandon its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2030. Màiri...
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Anglian Water – Among the best

Anglian Water has been recognised alongside global companies such as Barclays, Kingfisher and Jaguar Land Rover for its commitment to responsible business management. The water...
The latest revisions threaten hopes that the industry might adhere to the kind of best-practice guidelines for SuDS implementation showcased by the likes of Grainger's homes development in Berewood last year.

Warning of SuDS policy fudge

A RADICALLY-revised system for regulating SuDS implementation on new developments is in danger of becoming a ‘fudge’ and a ‘free-for-all’ that could jeopardise effective...

Sunset for UK subsidies?

JULY’S budget saw the first retrospective cut to renewable subsidies yet seen in the UK, in the shape of the chancellor’s decision to remove...

Joining forces to fight FOG

A frontline organisation for contractors battling with fats, oil and grease (FOG) in commercial and industrial kitchens has been set up in association with...