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MCERTS 2011 will focus on new industrial emissions directive

MCERTS 2011 is a specialist event dedicated to the legislation, standards, techniques and technologies associated with emissions monitoring and gas detection. This year's event will examine the implications of the new Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) which was published on 6th January 2011. Taking place at the Telford International Centre on 30th and 31st March, MCERTS 2011 will include a ...

Feb. 11, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

AppliTek Wins Mega Project in Sweden

Driven by the unique technology and worldwide references, AppliTek was awarded an important contract for the design, construction and installation of all new on-line analyzer systems needed for the safety and control of a chlorine production plant in Sweden. This project is driven by phasing out from amalgam (a Mercury alloy) to membrane type chlorine production. Currently the European ...

May 19, 2017

By AppliTek NV

Massive growth for air quality show

AQE 2013, the air quality and emissions show, has been heralded a phenomenal success by organisers, exhibitors, speakers and visitors. With air pollution concern running high, this event could not have been better timed, and succeeded in attracting three times the number of registered visitors than the previous event in 2011. The health effects of air pollution including the number of premature ...

Mar. 28, 2013

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

Environment: European Commission urges Italy to address severe pollution issues at Europe`s biggest steel plant

The European Commission is taking further steps against Italy in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the ILVA steel plant in Taranto (hereafter "ILVA"), Europe's largest iron and steel works. Italy is failing to ensure that ILVA operates in conformity with EU legislation on industrial emissions, with potentially serious consequences for human health and the environment. The ...

Oct. 16, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

MCERTS 2011 – a remarkable success

Following the sudden closure of the Bretby Conference Centre, the organisers of MCERTS 2011 had to find a new home in time for this year's air emissions monitoring event. The International Centre at Telford was chosen as the new location and following some frantic re-organising, the MCERTS 2011 team was naturally delighted to receive unanimously favourable feedback from speakers, delegates and ...

May 19, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

CTP and Scheuch receive major order from RHI AG for two large environmental projects

The environmental technology company CTP in Graz and the Scheuch GmbH in Aurolzmünster, located in Upper Austria, have won a major order in the amount of more than 5 million euro. This order comprises two integrated air pollution control systems with upstream dust collectors for two factories of RHI, the world market leader in refractories. As part of the implementation of the Industrial ...

Apr. 15, 2013

By CTP Chemisch Thermische Prozesstechnik GmbH / CTP Air Pollution Control GmbH

European Commission takes Germany to Court over Access to Justice

The European Commission is taking Germany to Court over a loophole in its legislation on access to justice in environmental matters. Under EU legislation, Member States must ensure a legal review procedure for decisions taken in the context of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Industrial Emissions Directive. The Commission is concerned at apparent gaps in German legislation in ...

Oct. 17, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

MCERTS 2011 exhibition almost full

Organisers of major UK environmental monitoring event MCERTS 2011, which takes place on 6th & 7th April in Bretby, near Burton on Trent, have warned that exhibition space is almost fully booked with only a few stands remaining. MCERTS 2011 is the latest in a series of events that began in 2003, and will focus on the latest regulations, techniques, standards and technologies that relate to ...

Dec. 1, 2010

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

MCERTS 2011 exhibition almost full

Organisers of major UK environmental monitoring event MCERTS 2011, which takes place on 30th & 31st March 2011 in Telford, England, have warned that exhibition space is almost fully booked with only a few stands remaining. MCERTS 2011 is the latest in a series of events that began in 2003, and will focus on the latest regulations, techniques, standards and technologies that relate to ...

Feb. 11, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

Effective coal regulation could slash deaths from toxic fumes by 85%

Effective emissions limits could save thousands of lives every year, yet more than half of coal power stations in Europe are operating with ‘permission to pollute’ above limits set in EU law. These are the findings of a new report ‘Lifting Europe’s Dark Cloud: How cutting coal saves lives’ published today by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Health and ...

Oct. 10, 2016

By Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL)

Good on mercury and waste, bad on climate and enforcement: EEB assesses the Czech Presidency

EEB has released its assessment of the Czech Presidency, which it has done for each presidency since 1998, based on the Ten Green Tests it put before the Czech government when it took over from the French on 1st January. EEB views the six-month Presidency as a convenient period over which progress on the EU’s environment-related policy and legislation can be measured. “The Czech Presidency was ...

Jun. 26, 2009

By European Environmental Bureau

Commission takes Slovenia back to Court for failure to issue industrial permit for a major cement factory and asks for fines

The European Commission is referring Slovenia back to Court for its failure to license industrial installations that are operating without permits. Such permits should only be issued if a number of environmental criteria are met. In 2010 the Court ruled that Slovenia was failing in its obligation to ensure that all installations operate in line with EU rules on pollution prevention and control. ...

Feb. 26, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

Air Monitors wins MCERTS 2011 prize

The instrumentation company Air Monitors received a £500 cheque at MCERTS 2011 for attracting the highest number of visitor registrations via their website to this year’s event at the Telford International Centre. Managing Director Jim Mills accepted the cheque on behalf of the Tewkesbury based firm after MCERTS 2011 organisers encouraged exhibitors to promote the air monitoring ...

May 10, 2011

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

PCME launch a new range of QAL1 certified Continuous Particulate Emission Monitors using Backscatter technology

PCME Ltd, a global leading specialist in the development, manufacture and supply of continuous particulate emission and flow monitors, introduce a new range of Backscatter Particulate Emission Monitors designed to meet global demands for quality measurement in low to high dust concentrations. Engineered with single side stack mounting and with full audit capability, the QAL 260 and QAL 360 range ...

Jan. 20, 2017

By ENVEA

Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation - from T to Z

UNITED KINGDOM (UK) CIA Issues Statement On Brexit: The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has issued a document entitled “Exiting the [EU]: The UK Chemical Industry – Britain’s Growth Engine – A Vision for a Post-Brexit Future.” CIA stated that “[t]he government has announced it will repeal the European Communities Act and transfer the body of existing EU ...

Dec. 6, 2016

By Acta Group

Manufacturers want to keep EU environmental legislation post-Brexit

Manufacturers want to see EU environmental legislation transposed to a post-Brexit Britain, but also recognise an opportunity to cut ‘red tape’ and explore a simpler, more UK-specific approach to green policy. The sheer scale of EU-led environmental legislation means full transposition is the only practical short-term option, according to the report Those are the key findings of a ...

Oct. 18, 2016

By GPT Waste Management Ltd

Rotork actuators support the environmental improvement programme at Aberthaw Power Station

RWE Aberthaw Power Station in South Wales is now one of the most efficient coal fired power stations in the UK, through the use of automation that includes Rotork valve actuation. Aberthaw can generate around 1555 MW of electricity for the National Grid System, which is enough power to meet the needs of some 3 million households. Following the introduction of Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) ...

Aug. 24, 2016

By Rotork plc

Fingerprinting emissions from waste incinerators

The use of MWIs to dispose of materials such as plastic, glass and food waste is increasing in the UK due to EU restrictions on the use of landfill. The European Industrial Emissions Directive, which aims to protect the environment and human health, imposes strict limits on emissions of heavy metals and other pollutants from MWIs. However, the impact of MWI emissions on ambient air pollution is ...

Jul. 23, 2015

By National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

EC takes steps to cut industrial emissions

The European Commission has adopted new legislation on industrial emissions to strengthen the provisions already in force and reduce industrial emissions throughout the European Union. The proposal will bring significant health and environmental benefits and will create a better level playing field across the EU, reducing competition distortions between companies. It will also simplify current ...

Dec. 26, 2007

By European Commission, Environment DG

BMRA launches new agenda at house of commons

A campaign lobbying Government support to develop the UK’s metal recycling sector was launched yesterday (24 Nov) by the British Metals Recycling Association. At the House of Commons meeting which Environment Minister Dan Norris and Shadow Minister Anne McIntosh attended, the BMRA outlined four key areas in its Agenda for Change where it hopes to win government support so the sector can ...

Nov. 25, 2009

By MRW - Materials Recycling World - EMAP Publishing Limited Company

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