Environment Agency News - Issue 59

NEWS

Waste exemptions - getting ready for change
The current waste exemption system has been overhauled to take account of significant changes to the waste management industry since 1994.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97260.aspx

Greater environmental protection at lower cost to business
The Environment Agency and Natural England are the first organisations to be granted new civil powers to complement existing regulatory powers. This will mean fairer and more effective environmental regulation.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97262.aspx

Nuclear power station designs

New report and your chance to comment on our findings for two new nuclear power station designs.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97264.aspx

 

Greenhouse gas emissions - your company's measure
Are you responsible for the measurement or reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in your company? If so, contribute to a major piece of Defra research on the impact of corporate measurement and reporting by filling in this survey.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97266.aspx

Are your buildings misconnected?
Misconnections are when incorrect plumbing causes waste water to end up in the wrong sewage system, often resulting in rivers, streams and beaches becoming polluted.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97268.aspx

Avoid gridlock on Britain’s roads
The CBI believes radical changes to the way we work and commute are needed if the UK is to cut future congestion on its roads.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97271.aspx

02: FEATURE
Communities of interest
Throw away your stereotypes. There's a new market for low carbon solutions and it could be campaigning on your doorstep. Esther Maughan McLachlan, Director of Strong Language, considers what it takes to build commercial relationships with grassroots community groups.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/101407.aspx

03: DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
What's coming up in March and April
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97273.aspx

04: IN THE COURTS
Castle Cement pays almost £305,000 for dust emissions and noise nuisance. Plus: VWS (UK) Limited, of Marlow, pays over £51,000 for polluting a river in North Yorkshire and Blue Anchor Leisure Ltd, pays over £50,000 for running an illegal waste site.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/news/97279.aspx