Day: 2 October 2007

EU stands firm on aviation emissions

The European Union has said it will not back down on plans to introduce an aviation emissions trading scheme despite failure to reach an international agreement.

Scottish councils told to buy local

Scottish local authorities and caterers who provide food for schools, hospitals and other public sector sites have been asked to support the country's food industry by buying more local produce.

NYC to follow London’s lead on congestion charges

The mayor of New York has examined the impact of London's congestion charging zone as he moves towards introducing a similar policy in Manhattan.

More watery sites join ‘at risk’ list

Government has added 24 streams, rivers and estuaries to its list of waterways that are threatened by pollution - and require more attention from the companies that run treatment plants which discharge into them.

Irish beat WEEE recycling targets

Irish householders are smashing targets for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment.

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