News from 29 April 2008 on edie

Chinese atmosphere study begins

A 15m Yuan (US$2.14m) five-year atmospheric study of a heavily polluted region of China has begun.

Sea defence work unearths WW2 bomb

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts had to be called in to a Suffolk beach after a contractor working on sea defences accidentally unearthed an unexploded wartime bomb.

Woodchips could create hundreds of jobs

Generating energy from woodchips could potentially create hundreds of new jobs in Ireland by 2020, according to the County Clare Wood Energy Project.

Use rebates to go green, Americans told

Americans have been urged to spend upcoming tax rebates on buying energy efficient products.

Proposals aim to make cars more fuel efficient

Fuel efficiency standards for new cars and light trucks will increase by 25% by 2015, under proposals announced by the US Transportation Secretary.

Campaigners applaud Ecolabel decision

Environmental campaigners have applauded national governments' decision to reject controversial changes to a voluntary labelling scheme.

New appeal over gas pipeline

Residents are appealing to Shell to relocate a gas refinery to a more remote site to protect their health and the environment.

Romans put brakes on water project

A £13m project to improve water quality in Lancashire had to be halted after workers uncovered evidence of a Romano-British settlement.

Environmental industry examines Climate Change Bill

The Climate Change Bill will give businesses the framework they are asking for to reduce their carbon emissions, the Environment Secretary has told industry.

Ireland doubles e-waste targets

New figures have revealed that Ireland more than doubled its EU electronic recycling target in 2007.

Grant for oilfield water reuse

The US department of energy has awarded a $1.8m grant to research the reuse of water used in oilfield production.

MPMA: Consumers need clear recycling messages

Consumers are more concerned than ever about the environmental impact of packaging but are becoming confused by inconsistent messages, according to a leading trade association.

Day: 29 April 2008