Day: 11 December 2007

EU ‘must get tough’ on soil protection

The European Union needs a robust soil protection policy to protect the environment and agricultural industry from problems such as pollution and land degradation.

Internet holds key to climate change fight

The internet could be the best weapon to fight climate change, a global poll of thousands of teenagers has found.

Christmas fat puts strain on drains

Think twice before dumping leftover fat, oil or grease from the Christmas dinner down the drain

Beauty products ‘contaminating water supplies’

Ever wondered what happens to the chemicals in your shower gel and shampoo after they have gurgled down the plughole?

Parents urged to fight toy packaging

An estimated 800,000 tonnes of toy packaging from presents is destined for the dustbin this Christmas.

Gore and IPCC collect Nobel Prize

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