Seasons in the sun

A South Wales business has been reaping the rewards after installing solar PV panels on its factory buildings. Solar Windows Ltd of Caerphilly, which manufactures...

Planning reforms would incentivise rooftop solar in Scotland

The Scottish government has pledged to consult on lifting the need to obtain planning permission for larger solar installations on non-domestic buildings. In a letter...

UK Government announces £200k to fund research into microplastics pollution pathways

The UK Government has awarded £200k to a group at the University of Plymouth to conduct research that aims to better understand the nature...

‘Digital chemistry’ breakthrough turns words into molecules

A new system capable of automatically turning words into molecules on demand will open up the digitisation of chemistry, says the group behind it

Royal Society of Chemistry calls for Chemicals Agency as report finds ‘regulatory chaos’ across...

The UK’s current system for chemicals regulation and management is inefficient, poor value for money and lacks long-term planning, according to the Royal Society...

Going underground: Innovative DAF system supports stylish exterior in Swansea

Wastewater technology and services expert Jacopa has completed the £2.5m design and installation of a DAF system for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s landmark Swansea...
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News in brief – March 2014

Low carbon Africa The Red Sea city of El Gouna signed an agreement in late January committing it to carbon neutrality, with its sights set...

Global Waste Index 2022 highlights leaders and laggards

There are still major differences in the amount of waste generated across the world, and how it is disposed, a finding confirmed by a...

Transport technology firm calls for greater clarity about who is responsible for UK air...

On the UK’s first National Clean Air Day (15 June), transport and mobility technology specialist TRL has issued a call for greater clarity about...

It’s a snap

THE Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management has announced that engineering and design consultancy Atkins has joined up as a major partner for...

MPs to debate restoring nature on a massive scale to prevent climate breakdown

On Monday 28th October, MPs will debate a petition relating to restoring nature on a massive scale to help stop climate breakdown. Daniel Zeichner...

Contrails study adds to aviation climate-impact fears

Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, according to a new study by researchers at Imperial College...

Packaging expert welcomes the CMA Green Claims Code

Packaging data specialist, ecoveritas, has called on the print and packaging sectors to take ‘a more targeted and action-led’ approach to sustainability, following the...

WWF demands new materials levy to “revolutionise” recycling

A new report was launched in Parliament on 20 November by WWF UK and Resource Association which highlights the potential for new policy options...

Firms appointed by utility to support £5 billion infrastructure programme in Scotland

Utility firm Scottish Water has appointed a network of companies that it says will enhance water and wastewater services, and support a forecasted £1...
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Siemens launches its longest blades

SIEMENS Energy has launched its latest offshore wind turbine. The SWT 4.0-130, introduced at the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) annual conference in Vienna, has...

Caution over infrastructure cuts

Engineers have urged Government to “act with caution” when making spending cuts in areas such as flood risk management, that could impact on the resilience...

Awards pay tribute to energy professionals’ ingenuity

Over 200 energy industry senior executives joined former swimming champion and host Mark Foster in congratulating the winners of the 2016 Energy Institute (EI)...

‘Far too many serious pollution incidents’ says Environment Agency water quality report

Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd has called on water companies and farmers to cut the amount of pollution incidents harming England’s waters and...

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...