Warnings as Merseyside is set to face two storms this week
Merseyside is preparing to be hit by two storms this week.
Strong gusts of winds up to 60mph, which are likely to cause damage and disruptions, have been forecast.
The Met Office has extended its “danger to life” weather warning to...
North West energy company’s US deal set to boost green power in UK
Renewable energy technology in the UK has been boosted by a new transatlantic partnership headed by a North West company.
Energy group Task Contract Solutions Ltd, based at Burscough, has signed an exclusive partnership deal with US energy company Hover...
Region’s coast at risk from waste and environmental pollution
Research regarding coastal waste has found that more than 3,000 coastal locations in north west England - including Crosby Beach - and North Wales are at risk of pollution from legacy landfill sites due to the change in climate.
The...
Check Your Tech campaign tackles electrical waste in Liverpool
Merseyside residents are being urged to keep their old electrical items out of the bin and recycle them instead.
£370m in materials like gold, copper, aluminium and steel are wasted each year due to electrical appliances that are not properly...
Planning permission granted for 841 new homes in Sefton
Permission has been granted for Persimmon Homes to build 841 new homes on land east of Maghull in Sefton.
The Planning Inspectorate made the decision on February 22, despite concerns from Sefton residents.
There is concern that HGVs will be too...
Royal Albert Dock launches zero waste programme
With 84 businesses and countless tourists, the Royal Albert Dock has to deal with an abundance of waste, so they have launched a zero waste programme.
Instead of having separate waste programmes for every business on site, the Royal Albert...
Looming Heatwave: Is the UK ready for another scorcher in 2024?
The MET office is warning of the potential hottest year on record in 2024, with ‘supercell’ storms and 40 degree days. What should the UK expect from the elements this summer, and how should you prepare?
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The hidden dangers lurking in your recycling bin
Disused batteries are becoming a major issue for the safety of bin men and members of the public.
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority say batteries can cause fires if not disposed of properly.
There have been incidents in the past where...
Liverpool scientist aiming to make plastics more environmentally friendly
A Liverpool-based scientist is developing research that could change our relationship with plastic.
Dr Andrew Carnell, of the University of Liverpool, is pioneering the use of enzymes to make plastics more environmentally friendly.
His main area of research in developing bio...
City’s parks protected forever with historic agreement
Liverpool's parks will be enshrined for the future generations in a collaboration between charity Fields in Trust and the City Council.
Under the new agreement by the end of 2024 the total of more than 1,000 hectares of urban green spaces across the city...
