News from 14 September 2007 on edie

Climate change and water use deserve more attention – US government agency

Climate change has not been made a priority by US Federal agencies, despite the fact that they manage over 600 million acres of land - almost 30% of land area in the United States - and more than 150,000 square miles of protected waters.

London business told to find more time for waste

Businesses from around the capital were urged to do more to reduce their waste - and told how to avoid legal pitfalls - at a workshop in the city on Tuesday.

Projects shortlisted for Awards for Environmental Excellence

A host of exciting projects have been nominated to appear on the shortlists of the inaugural Awards for Environmental Excellence, run by edie.

Half of waste tech has limited track record – says study

Over 40% of the processes being promoted as modern solutions for waste management have a 'limited track record', says an independent study of waste processes in 25 countries.

Energy efficiency kits for remote Canadian First Nation communities

Thousands of energy conservation kits (ECKs) are being rolled out to hard-to-reach First Nation Communities around the Canadian province of Ontario.

Wind Farms to get national code in Australia

In a move to further establish a commitment to developing wind farms, the Australian government appointed a working group whose aim it will be to establish a national code.

New study aimed to unveil solutions to contaminated sites

Two Government agencies are investing time and money into looking for potential ways of 'managing and assessing' risks to human health from 'volatile' chemicals in the ground on brownfield sites.

Environmental crime does not pay, report shows

The head of the Environment Agency says penalties for environmental crime are not harsh enough.

Australian government cash to develop water market

The Australian government will invest $1.25 million (£500,000) in developing water markets as part of ongoing work to shore up supply in the face of drought.

Green groups pull out of nuclear power consultation

Environmental groups have pulled out of a nationwide consultation on whether or not to build new nuclear power stations in Britain calling it a "sham".

Fujicolor fined for environmental crime

Fujicolor Processing must pay a $200,000 criminal fine for discharging excessive amounts of silver-tainted photo processing waste into a Texas wastewater treatment plant.

Corporate cash needed for climate fight

The founder of one of the world's largest environmental campaigns says the fight against climate change needs to be backed by corporate financial might.

Day: 14 September 2007