Day: 24 September 2008

Agency turns to ‘CSI tactics’ to catch criminals

He may not have Horatio Caine's sunglasses or Gil Grissom's forensic expertise, but the new chairman of the Environment Agency has pledged to use "CSI techniques" to crackdown on waste criminals.

‘Chemical equator’ keeps pollution in the north

Once released, pollution doesn't disperse evenly around the world - meteorological conditions seem to be instilled with a natural sense of fair play and keep the emissions of the industrialised north out of the relatively clear-skied south.

Draft flood guidelines published

Building developments on floodplains could come to an end if draft planning guidelines published today are approved.

Galway water contaminated with lead

High levels of lead have been found in the water supply of some areas of Galway in the second drinking water alert in the city in less than 18 months.

Pilot scheme to cut regulatory paper pushing

A pilot scheme to cut the paperwork and complexities of environmental regulation is set to be launched.

Global construction industry predicts green growth

While the global economy may look less than rosy, most professionals working in the construction industry believe that the lion's share of projects which do go ahead will have a significant green element.

Greater protection for Great Lakes looks likely

Legislation which will provide greater protection against the extraction of water from North America's Great Lakes looks set to be passed by the USA's Congress.

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