Day: 12 March 2008

Motorists hit by green Budget measures

Changes to fuel and vehicle taxes, an increase in aviation tax and a possible plastic bag levy were among the green headlines in Alistair Darling's first Budget.

Darling urged to announce green Budget

Environmental campaigners have raised concerns that the 2008 Budget will shy away from the tough environmental measures they say are necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change.

New guidance will set septic tank standards

Thousands of Irish homeowners will be advised to desludge their septic tanks every two years to keep them functioning properly and prevent pollution under proposed new guidance.

Environmental insurance enforced by English Courts

Increasing enforcement of the polluter pays principle has done much to focus the minds of industrial operators, their insurers and re-insurers alike.

France allowed to restrict pesticide imports

France has been told that laws which effectively block the import of certain pesticides do not amount to a breech of free trade agreements.

ECJ asked to rule on impact assessments

The European Court of Justice has been asked to decide whether modification of existing infrastructure at an airport needs a fresh Environmental Impact Assessment of the site.

Environmental Case Law Summary, March 2008

Once again Edie News and Semple Fraser team up to bring readers the latest on legal cases which impact on environmental industries in the UK and Europe. This month the courts look into an EIA for a Belgian freight airport, gave the thumbs up to French laws restricting the import of pesticides and the Court of Appeal settles a squabble between insurers over who must pay for land remediation.

Edie Environmental Legislation Summary March 2008

Recent changes to legislation which will impact on the environmental sector in the UK, Europe and internationally come under the spotlight in this Semple Fraser and Edie News monthly round-up of new law and policy. This month sees industry preparing for Site Waste Management Plans, amendment of regulations covering land contaminated by radiation and legislation designed to control diffuse pollution in Scotland.

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