Archive

Landfill report backs tree planting

30 May 2008

It may be possible to plant trees and woodland on former landfill sites to improve their impact on the landscape, research published by the DCLG has shown.

Standing up for nature

30 May 2008

Natural England chairman Sir Martin Doughty has emerged as a tireless advocate for the role of the environment in meeting a wide range of public policy objectives, finds Susanna Gillman.

Highest standards essential to beat prejudice in eco-town fight

By Bryan Johnston

30 May 2008

Amid the dross, a nugget emerges from the Whitehall policy machine now and then.

Fyson on ... the bright spot of zero definition

By Anthony Fyson

30 May 2008

... the bright spot of zero carbon definition in the race for environmentally-friendly new housing.

Legal report

30 May 2008

Flexibility is the key to a greener transport future

Scotland on course for renewable lead

30 May 2008

Scotland looks set to become a European leader in green energy, a conference in Aberdeen heard last week.

City plans for allotments

30 May 2008

A five-year plan to secure more land for use as allotments is to be prepared by Glasgow City Council.

Mayor chairs waste board

30 May 2008

London mayor Boris Johnson will chair the soon-to-be-created waste and recycling board for the capital, although former incumbent Ken Livingstone refused to do so.

Park quarries lose permits

30 May 2008

Eleven dormant quarries in the Brecon Beacons national park can never again be worked after their planning permissions were revoked this week.

Water target guide sought

30 May 2008

The government must set tougher targets for water quality when it implements the European water framework directive, a green trade body has urged.