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UK commits to 80% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Friday, 17 October 2008
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband yesterday committed the UK to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050 as a major contribution to a global deal on climate change.

Lack of maintenance caused Yorkshire Water diesel spill

Thursday, 16 October 2008
Yorkshire Water have paid out almost £10,000 after pleading guilty in Beverley Magistrates Court to polluting Beverley and Barmston Drain, after 11,000 litres of diesel leaked from a corroded pipe.

Government responds to House of Commons Nitrates Directive recommendations

Wednesday, 15 October 2008
The Government Response to the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Report on the Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England has now been published.

Sand and gravel company fined for Romford silt pollution

Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Havering Magistrates’ Court has fined Brett Lafarge Limited £12000 plus £4114 costs for an offence contrary to section 85 (1) of the Water Resources Act 1991.

Scotland - Water Industry Commission releases annual report on Scottish Water customer service

Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Customers in Scotland are reaping the benefits of better customer service from Scottish Water, with its overall performance improved for the second year running.

Prime Minister urged to introduce mandatory carbon reporting standard

Wednesday, 08 October 2008
To coincide with the launch of a report by the Carbon Disclosure Project analysing the carbon emissions of the UK's biggest companies, a broad coalition, including major companies and over 60 MPs, have demanded that the Government set out a robust framework for the introduction of a mandatory carbon reporting standard.

New ministerial portfolios confirmed at Defra

Wednesday, 08 October 2008
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed the responsibilities of its new Ministerial team.

River water quality improves for 18th consecutive year

Tuesday, 07 October 2008
Data released yesterday by the Environment Agency shows that the quality of water in rivers in England and Wales continues to improve.

Defra extends suspension of waterlogged soil regulations

Monday, 06 October 2008
further temporary exemption from the cross compliance standard for farmers who need to use mechanical equipment and vehicles on waterlogged soil to harvest their cereals, oilseeds and protein crops in England (GAEC 3).

New Department for Energy and Climate Change established

Monday, 06 October 2008
Ed Miliband, the new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has welcomed the creation of a new department to tackle the twin challenges of energy security and climate change.

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