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Day: 29 June 2009

Edie Awards for Environmental Excellence: deadline for entries extended

The deadline for the edie awards has been extended to July 10.

‘Zero carbon hierarchy’ for homes outlined

Whitehall is confident that all new homes will meet government targets to be zero carbon by 2016, although some of the savings will be made offsite.

US to provide $750,000 for clean up of Commonwealth islands

Pacific islands with close political ties to the USA are to receive grants of $750,000 to clean up brownfield sites as part of a wider plan to improve their environment.

Shredded tyres in playgrounds could be toxic risk

An American NGO that prides itself on being made up of public sector whistle blowers is claiming that shredded tyres used as surfacing in playgrounds may provide a good route for recycling an awkward material, but could present a hidden health threat.

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