News from 10 September 2009 on edie

North Korea ‘used water as weapon’

The unannounced opening of a dam in North Korea caused flash floods blamed for killing six campers south of the border.

Ontario marches towards coal free future

The Canadian province of Ontario is to move closer to its ambition of going completely coal free by 2014 with the closure of four of its remaining plants.

Consumers not put off by greenish glass

Jars and bottles made with mixed-colour recycled glass does not appear to put off consumers, according to trials on supermarket shelves.

Olympic site clean up on track to beat sustainability targets

The clean up of contaminated land on the East London site to be used for the 2012 Olympics is almost complete - and on track to meet its targets.

Hazardous coal ash locations released for first time after spill

Locations of hazardous coal ash created by the energy industry burning it for power have been released by America's environment watchdog.

Irish clampdown on illegal waste burning

Tougher regulations to combat waste crooks intent on 'backyard' burning of rubbish have been launched in Ireland.

Irish Government launches new environmental website

A new website bringing together environmental information about Ireland has been launched by the government.

Population control the solution to climate change

A week after the Royal Society published its musings on technological solutions that might curb climate change, another organisation has come up with what it believes is the cheapest and most effective way to tackle emissions - contraception.

Shortlist announced for Edie’s 2009 Awards

The shortlist for Edie's 2009 Awards for Environmental Excellence has been announced.

Day: 10 September 2009