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Day: 30 October 2009

Europe still dragging its feet ahead of Copenhagen

European leaders agree to give €100 billion annually by 2020 to the developing world to fund climate change fighting initiatives but remain deadlocked over who should pay what.

Scots admit to ‘uncertainties’ on health implications of incineration

A report for the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has found 'too many uncertainties' make it difficult to rule on the effects on human health of incineration.

Australia releases billions of litres of water to protect parched environment

Australia's drought-plagued Murray-Darling river basin is to receive respite in the form of 3.1 billion litres of water.

Northern Ireland keen to cut plastic bag use

Northern Ireland is hoping to follow the example set by its southern neighbor in tackling the waste generated by shops and supermarkets handing out plastic bags to their customers.

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