Latest Environmental legislation News
Environmental Protection UK asks for an urgent review of guidance used for assessing wind turbine noise impact
The latest report on UK Electricity Costs finds that onshore wind is the 'least cost, zero carbon' technology option in the near to medium term. However, the only costs taken into account are those borne by the owner in relation to project operation, and the authors add the caveat that 'externalities relating to environmental and social impacts of construction, operation and fuel supply chains are excluded'. Environmental Protection UK is urgi... [more]
Closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could put the brakes on the growth of renewables in the UK
The Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP) scheme was closed to applications on Monday 24 May 2010, and although projects which have already applied for funding will be considered, no new applications can now be made. Dimplex has expressed concern over the sudden closure of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme following the new coalition government’s withdrawal of grant funding for renewables projects as part of its plan to make immediate spendin... [more]
Get ready to reap the rewards of feed-in tariffs
In April, the UK Government introduced FITs to stimulate growth in the UK renewable energy market. The scheme promises cash rewards to homeowners, businesses and communities who install technologies for renewable energy. The FITs entitle householders, communities and organisations that install technology renewable technology to be paid: • £0.361 per kWh for new build installations up to 4kW • £0.413 per kWh for retrofit installatio... [more]
UK businesses face new carbon reduction legislation on 1 April and risk fines if non compliant
The Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into effect this Thursday, 1 April 2010. The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (formerly known as the Carbon Reduction Commitment) is the UK's mandatory climate change and energy saving scheme. It is central to the UK’s strategy for improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008. It has been designed ... [more]
Environmental Management toolkit is designed to help smaller businesses to comply with environmental legislation
The new Environmental Management toolkit, developed in partnership with Dairy UK, the Environment Agency and other food trade organisations, is designed to help smaller businesses to comply with environmental legislation. Dairy UK Environment Manager Fergus McReynolds said: “We are pleased to have been involved with the development of the Environmental Management toolkit. The project should particularly help our small and medium sized members ... [more]
Other Environmental legislation news and reviews
Natural gas tax included in draft Senate legislation
HARRISBURG — State Senate Republicans have begun drafting legislation for a sweeping overhaul of Pennsylvania's oil and gas law that includes proposals for a new tax on the extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation and...
Government watch
State government • Legislation authored by state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, to streamline the state’s environmental review process without weakening protections passed the Legislature. Senate Bill 1456 now moves to the governor’s desk.
Republicans draft Marcellus shale tax bill
HARRISBURG - State Senate Republicans have begun drafting legislation for a sweeping overhaul of Pennsylvania's oil and gas law that includes proposals for a new tax on the extraction of natural gas from the Marcellus shale formation and limitations on municipal zoning that affects drilling.
U.S. reiterates commitment to 2020 climate goal
The United States reiterated on Friday that it was committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 even though the Senate has failed to pass legislation. "I am in no sense writing off legislation over time. And I'm quite sure the president isn't," U.S. climate envoy Todd Stern told a news conference during two days of talks in Geneva among about 45 nations reviewing climate finance.
Mallory McDuff, Ph.D.: Top 10 Religious Environmental Saints
Religious-environmental saints are acting with conviction to conserve the places I love. One is a writer, and one is a priest, and one is a mother, just like me. If I can find these saints in my small circles, these natural saints are among us all.
New hope for a restored Jamaica Bay
Threatened with a lawsuit from several environmental organizations, the city and state have agreed in principal to upgrade sewage treatment plants on Jamaica Bay in the hope of improving water quality.
Drilling Moratorium Nearing End - Judge Again Rules Against It, Report for Oil Spill Commission ...
By CanadianValue. I've been following the drilling moratorium and potential legislation on Gulf producers closely. Here are previous articles that provide some more detail: FBR suggests spill bill becoming less likely [ www.gurufocus.com ] State of Texas calls for end to moratorium [ www.gurufocus.com ] Legislation appears to be reasonable ...
U.S. Affirms 17% Climate Target; Envoys Cite Progress on `Green Fund'
The U.S. failure to pass cap-and- trade legislation won’t change its target for 2020 to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by roughly 17 percent, climate negotiator Todd Stern said today.
Feds OK tough cleanup of Santa Susana Field Lab
Federal agencies owning about a quarter of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site Friday agreed to meet the strictest environmental standards in cleaning up their portion of the property that was contaminated with toxic and nuclear waste during years of rocket testing.
EPA to issue more rules in climate fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said.
