News from 29 July 2008 on edie

Conservationists call for Indian wetland protection

Conservationists are urging the Indian government to seek international protection for the country's wetlands at a summit in Korea later this year.

Recycling boosted but fly tipping up, report reveals

The number of households in Wales recycling is now almost nine in ten, according to a government report.

EIA review ordered amid fears over Gaudi masterpiece

Fears a Spanish high speed train link could damage Barcelona's iconic Gaudi cathedral has prompted the European Union's ombudsman to request evidence that the environmental impact has been considered.

US site operators fined for polluting

Three operators on an American construction site have paid almost $15,000 to settle charges that they failed to protect downstream waters from pollution.

MPs urge pollution controls on Olympic construction

MPs and industry experts are calling for pollution controls on construction equipment used on London Olympics sites to prevent "killer" air quality.

Olympic officials say air pollutants have fallen

Major air pollutants from vehicles have dropped by 20% in Beijing thanks to vehicle restrictions for next month's Olympics, officials have said.

WWF: EU must stop illegal wood imports

Almost a fifth of the wood imported into the EU in 2006 could have come from illegal sources, the WWF has said.

Food packaging growth brought to a halt

The amount of packaging used on everyday groceries has stopped growing despite a 1.8% increase in sales.

Endesa prioritises Ireland, could bring alternative fuels

Spanish utilities giant Endesa has said it might change oil-powered stations in Ireland it has agreed to buy to other fuels.

Ireland slows down in biofuel race

Ireland is putting the brakes on the EU target of biofuels making up 5.75% of all fuels in cars and lorries by 2010.

Biofuels ‘not linked to food prices’

Biofuel production has almost no impact on food supplies and Government must stop hiding behind the tabloid "food or fuel" debate, according to a leading figure in the biofuels industry.

Cow power could light homes

Cow manure could be used to power up to 3% of North America's electricity needs and slash greenhouse gas emissions, researchers have claimed.

Day: 29 July 2008