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National Flood Emergency Framework
Defra has published a National Flood Emergency Framework (NFEF), as promised in the Government's response to the Pitt Review of the July 2007 floods.
Go–ahead for two wind farms
Energy secretary John Hutton has approved the UK's fourth largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Norfolk.
Developer shelves homes for coal
A developer has revealed plans to mine coal at former Midlands industrial site prior to its redevelopment as a mixed-use scheme.
Renewables case pushed
The UK will have "little or no need" for large-scale investment in conventional power plants if it meets renewable energy targets, a report has claimed.
High street banks face consumer boycott over investment in coal projects
High street banks, including Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC and Barclays, face a consumer boycott if they continue to channel billions of pounds of new investment into coal projects, campaigning groups warned last night.
£65m plan will turn distillery greener
Plans for a pioneering £65 million bio-energy plant at Scotland's largest distillery, Cameronbridge, at Windygates in Fife, have been announced by drinks giant Diageo.
IEMA Supporter in Greenest Person on the Planet Contest
An IEMA supporter is in the top 5 of a competition to find the Greenest Person on the Planet.
Proposed revisions to EMAS
The European Commission has proposed to revise EMAS to increase the participation of companies and reduce the administrative burden and costs, particularly for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
UK in 'delusion' over emissions
The UK has been living under a delusion over its claim to be cutting greenhouse gases, according to two reports that will shake the climate change debate.
Community involvement in pollution control
Greater efforts in reducing water pollution are needed to ensure that targets for water quality are met.