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Air quality targets spark political row

2 May 2008

London council leaders and MEPs are seeking an urgent meeting with the European Commission over the government's proposal to get the capital exempted from incoming targets on air quality.

Fyson on ... the refusal of the Western Isles wind farm

By Anthony Fyson

2 May 2008

The refusal of the Western Isles wind farm and the optimisation of renewable sources of energy.

Energy blown off target

2 May 2008

Future prospects for renewable energy development are back in the melting pot following rejection of plans for a massive farm in the Outer Hebrides, reports Domenic Donatantonio.

Lewis wave energy scheme submitted

2 May 2008

Application lodged for pioneering Scottish wave power plant.

Sewerage upgrade set to stall renewal

2 May 2008

A £200 million waterfront regeneration scheme in Llanelli could face big delays after it emerged that the town's sewerage network needs a major upgrade.

Water plans go to public

2 May 2008

Water companies in England and Wales will be seeking comments on proposals for ensuring that water supplies are sustainable over the next 25 years.

Air pollutant fall observed

2 May 2008

Levels of some air pollutants have fallen over the past 15 years, latest government figures have revealed.

On-site renewable energy given a boost

2 May 2008

On-site renewable energy would be given a boost under an amendment to the Energy Bill that would allow residents to be paid for excess electricity they generate.

Tidal barrier plan shunned

2 May 2008

Emerging proposals for a tidal barrier for the Wash estuary have quickly been rebuffed by conservationists this week.

Emission cut target at risk

2 May 2008

Yorkshire and Humber is set to miss its target for reducing carbon emissions from transport by 2021 unless it introduces radical measures, research by JMP has shown.