A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of plastic, metal, electrical items and aerosols to be dumped on his land has been given a suspended jail sentence. Hayden Fortune, 50, who previously pleaded guilty to operating an illegal tip, has been ordered to clear the waste from Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, within two…
Stuart Penkett’s discovery of the chemical processes that cause acid rain transformed our understanding of atmospheric pollution and what was required to deal with it. Penkett, who has died aged 87, and his colleagues at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) in Harwell, Berkshire, published a landmark paper in 1979 in the journal Atmospheric Environment,…
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has issued a response to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee’s report on New Towns. RIBA President, Chris Williamson, said: “Today’s report on new towns echoes many of our recommendations, from recognising the value that well-designed public spaces bring, to ensuring access to active travel options. We…
MAXIMA redesigns electric motors so circularity guides design, use, and end‑of‑life recovery. As Europe accelerates towards large-scale electrification of road transport, electric machines are becoming a backbone of the clean mobility transition. Yet, each high-performance motor still concentrates metals like copper, aluminium, iron, and critical raw materials that are difficult to replace if they end…
The payment, agreed with the Environment Agency, will go to the West Country Rivers Trust to support improvements to water quality, fish habitats and migration. The agreement follows six clay pollution incidents in the St Austell area between September 2021 and July 2023. The money will also support community engagement work, helping local people monitor…
Hayden Fortune allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped at Wigglesworth, near Settle. Source link
Exciting green projects were front and centre of MK College Group’s fourth annual College in the Community Day on Wednesday 25th March, supporting the College Group’s focus on sustainability and environmental impact. In all more than 1,200 staff and students volunteered to do their bit in a host of tasks around the environment, helping important charities or just…
An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering countries including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The Arabian peninsula – typically dominated by arid desert climates – received up to 150mm of rain in just a few days. The deluge was caused by an abnormally strong…
By Mike Smith – Deputy Director, Wildlife Licensing and Reform This blog outlines how Natural England is modernising the bat licensing system. It explores how we are building evidence to strengthen the planning system to deliver better outcomes for bat conservation, people and sustainable growth. It sets out our long-term vision for 2036, the practical…
