Why six Britons went to eco war
When six activists, protesting against climate pollution, scaled a tower at a coal-fired power station in 2007 the resulting court case drew support from the world’s leading scientists. Their subsequent acquittal proved historic and changed government policy. Here, the ‘Kingsnorth Six’ tell their story [includes 20 minutes film]
New waste plans anger Tockwith and Wilstrop Parish Council
VILLAGERS have hit out at new plans for a controversial waste incinerator at a meeting in Tockwith.
Looking for votes in rubbish
WHERE there’s muck there’s brass, but a politician knows there is also the prospect of votes too. Rubbish, or at least how well it is managed, consistently polls as one of the top priorities for residents.
Fight over incinerator hots up as 500 object
The battle against plans for a waste incinerator in South Staffordshire gathered momentum today, after it was revealed that 500 people are now objecting and a full public inquiry has been demanded.
Hundreds call for government intervention over £4bn town centre
“This is not like a conservatory or a supermarket where it could go one way or another – we believe they will approve it because they have invested so much time and money working with this developer. Barnet Council gets the gain and the people around get the pain from traffic, noise, pollution, gridlock, an incinerator and a waste dump. This is a whole town centre, not just a supermarket, and the government needs to get involved…”
http://petition.co.uk/campaign_for_a_sustainable_brent_cross_cricklewood_development
33% fall in waste to landfill
Waste statistician Keith Kondakor has analysed the latest available data and informed us of the following…
Defra happy with co-mingled collection
LetsRecycle is reporting that Defra’s head of waste strategy, Daniel Instone, said that there was “no obvious reason” why local authorities couldn’t charge for waste disposal from hospitals and prisons…
Jersey sends out SOS
Jersey’s Save Our Shoreline (SOS) group has been active in raising the alarm over incinerator proposals for the island.
Covanta charged with lawbreaking in the US
U.S. Labour Board Issues Complaint against Covanta Energy and all U.S. Subsidiaries
Hull incinerator on hold thanks to FoE
In an article entitled Incinerator made to wait the Friends of the Earth (FoE) website is reporting that FoE lawyers have forced plans for an incinerator in Hull onto the back burner…
Grundon criticises organic pollutants report
Waste management company Grundon has refuted a consultant’s claim that polluting combustion residues could be blown off its Wingmoor Farm waste treatment site near Cheltenham and end up being inhaled by the public or contaminating food and soil.
Government “more optimistic” about waste PFI prospects
Senior officials from the Treasury and Defra have reported that they are more optimistic about the chances of PFI deals reaching financial close than they were two months ago, and that banks are “very positive” about waste PFI in particular.
Councils question long-term future of LATS
Local authorities and waste management firms have raised questions over the long-term future of the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme after suggesting that Landfill Tax has now “overtaken” the system in driving council diversion rates.
Shanks’ results show impact of economic downturn
Waste management company Shanks Group has revealed that its profits after tax fell from £28.3 million in 2007-08 to £6.4 million in the year 2008-09, after it faced “extremely challenging market conditions” in the second half of 2008.
Company defends choice of Peterhead for incinerator site
The company behind controversial plans for a £50million rubbish incinerator at Peterhead has defended its reasons for choosing the site.
Election party in ‘No incinerator’ pledge
Liberal Democrats have pledged there will be no waste incinerator – if they take power on June 4. The issue of how the county will divert more rubbish from landfill sites has dominated debate at Leicestershire County Council for two years, and is a key election battleground.
Community groups struggle to secure environmental justice
Resident groups are unable to fund the costs of challenging planning permissions for industrial plants…
Village asks if burner is safe
Bucknell Parish Council has sent Oxfordshire County Council 23 questions regarding plans for the plant in Ardley, near Bicester.
Horse owners campaign against ‘deadly’ incinerator
Plans for a new waste incinerator plant near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire have infuriated horse owners who say smoke from the plant will be dangerous for them and their animals.
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Waste incinerator on Croydon border “almost inevitable” politician claims
A waste incinerator on the Croydon border is “almost inevitable” and could endanger the health of the borough’s children, it was claimed this week.
Ex-Yorkshire Forward boss urges waste site probe
THE former Chairman of the Regional Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward, has appealed to the Environment Secretary to investigate controversial plans to develop a multi-million pound waste incinerator in North Yorkshire.
Brent Cross Cricklewood Development plans anger protesters
ENVIRONMENTALISTS, cyclists and other groups in Brent have launched a petition to stop the controversial Brent Cross Cricklewood Development going ahead.
Incinerator and ousted councillor hope for independents
AN independent election candidate hopes to pick up votes from Gerrards Cross residents unhappy about the de-selection of the sitting Conservative councillor.
CHAIN campaigner says Covanta’s incinerator will destroy Middlewich’s hopes and dreams in one hammer blow
A MOTHER-OF-FOUR has urged Middlewich councillors to ‘banish a monster’ in an emotionally-charged meeting packed with around 100 anti-incinerator campaigners.
Striking Dundee refuse workers threaten chaos
Although action will initially be focused at three recycling centres in the city this weekend, the incinerator will be the union’s next target if a resolution is not found.
Jersey Isle Wetland under threat of waste incinerator
Now this wilderness is under threat of a new waste incinerator, to be built nearby.
A burning question
As traditional energy supplies become less viable and the growing population creates more rubbish, incinerating waste to create power is becoming a hot topic…
