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Brownfield Remediation Innovation Awards 2006
Launched last year, the Brownfield Briefing Remediation Awards aim to recognise best practice in remediation and use of remediation technology throughout the UK.
T In The Park does its bit for the environment
This year's T In The Park has become the largest carbon neutral festival in the world.
European Council supports sustainable urban development
On 27 June 2006 the member states confirmed their commitment to a strategy of sustainable urban development. Principal objective of the strategy is to improve quality of life for citizens by creating a healthier urban en...
Stockholm traffic reduced by 25 percent due to congestion charge
A six-month trial of congestion fees in the Swedish capital has reduced traffic coming in and out of central Stockholm by 20-25 percent on an average weekday, according to an initial study released last week.
89% Opposed to Nuclear Claim Green Party
In advance of the government's energy review, the Green Party released the results of a national survey dramatically highlighting public opposition to a new generation of nuclear power stations, and revealing widespread ...
Power package to see UK through to 2050 Set Out by UK Government
The government yesterday unveiled an array of measures, from nuclear new-build to phasing out the standby setting on computers. It said these would take the UK closer towards meeting its target of cutting carbon emission...
Nuclear chiefs say plans do not go far enough
The nuclear power industry dealt a blow to the government's hopes of seeing a new generation of plants when leaders warned that the energy review published yesterday did not go far enough or offer suitable incentives. Po...
How changing light bulbs helps beat global warming (and cut bills)
A bright idea: By Andy McSmith - The simple use of current technology could have a dramatic impact on global warming, if only we would adopt it. The low-energy light bulb and other efficient lighting systems could preven...
Heritage body 'no' to carbon cuts
The World Heritage Committee (WHC) looks set to reject a motion calling for cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The WHC meeting in Lithuania heard evidence that 125 sites including the Himalayas and the Great Barrier Reef ...
Power devolved is energy released – Miliband
Environment Secretary David Miliband will today urge local authorities and individuals to use their energy and innovation in meeting environmental challenges to combat climate change - the most significant environmental ...