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Draft Guidance on Wind Turbines Issued
Posted 20/12/2013

Everyone agrees that harnessing wind power is a good idea but living close to a wind turbine can cause issues particularly in relation to noise. Flicker can also be a problem if the turbine blades cast a shadow on a property.

Biofuels – More Problem Than Solution?
Posted 18/12/2013
 
A number of years ago biofuels were being touted as the answer to fuel shortages, carbon emissions and sustainable living. Nowadays their impact on global food prices and their carbon footprint are being re-evaluated.
 
Soil Framework Directive may be Withdrawn
Posted 18/12/2013
 
The EU Commission recently published a statement where it proposes a withdrawal of a proposal for a Soil Framework Directive (SFD).
 
The EU Commission stated:
 
Minister Decides to Scrap Proposed Packaging Tax
Posted 13/09/2013

7th EU Environment Action Programme Agreed
Posted 31/07/2013

Sustainability – What can it mean for your business?
Posted 25/07/2013

We all want to live sustainably and sustainability has been a buzzword in the business world for a number of years. However its usually been developed as part of a marketing exercise and hasn’t been used to drive the business forward. The concept of sustainability, implemented properly can, at the very least, be a significant driver of savings and, if fully implemented, can become the Business Plan for an organisation.

App of the Quarter - Kingsoft Office
Posted 10/07/2013

Each quarter we pick one smartphone app which we believe enhances productivity or is particularly useful.

Closure Costs to Increase Substantially
Posted 09/07/2013

The EPA has just released a draft update to their 2006 ‘Guidance on Environmental Liability Risk Assessment, Residuals Management Plans and Financial Provision’. The Financial Provision’ element has not been addressed to any great extent in the current document and will be the subject of a separate guidance document. Our initial comments on the document are given below:

RMP/CRAMP

Industrial Emissions Directive Transposed
Posted 26/06/2013

Shocking EPA Report on Pristine Waters
Posted 25/04/2013