News from 0 October 2008 on edie

First REACH list published

Regulators have published their first list of hazardous chemicals that could be placed under the strictest controls by European law.

Climate Change Bill gets seal of approval

The UK will become the first country in the world to make emissions reduction targets legally binding after MPs voted in favour of passing the Climate Change Bill.

WWF: ‘Eco credit crunch’ on the horizon

The world is heading for an "ecological credit crunch" and demand for resources is outstripping what the earth can supply, according to the WWF.

Asbestos deaths still rising in trades

It kills 20 tradesmen a week and more than 4,000 people a year - more than the number of deaths from road accidents - but many workers are still unaware of the dangers of asbestos.

The WEEE Directive – Dispelling the myths one year on

The WEEE Directive has brought with it challenges, speculation and pressure. Dr Philip Morton, chief executive of not-for-profit Producer Compliance Scheme REPIC, discusses the difficult initial period, the outcomes of the first year and what the future holds for the collection of WEEE in the UK.

Circular economy

Waste firm starts court challenge

Waste firm Panda has started legal action in the High Court to try to stop four Dublin local authorities from making a change to the waste management plan to give them more control over rubbish collection.

Water contamination information ‘poor’

Poor information regarding water contamination is creating "hysteria" according to a water hygiene specialist.

ESB needs overseas markets, renewables

Ireland's Electricity Supply Board must develop in Britain if it is to continue successfully, according to the man who runs the state-owned company's overseas arm.

Tullamore and Clodiagh ‘seriously polluted’

Municipal waste has "seriously polluted" the Tullamore and Clodiagh rivers, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Grants on offer to recycle construction waste

A funding programme has been launched to encourage waste managers to recycle more construction and demolition waste.

UK facing ‘energy crunch’, experts warn

The UK could suffer an energy crisis similar to the current financial crash if energy infrastructure is left to develop in response to market forces, independent experts have warned.

Scotland fears floods in wet winter months

A campaign has been launched to warn householders and businesses about the risks of flood and help to prevent further damage for people across Scotland.

Month: October 2008