News from 27 July 2007 on edie

PM says infrastructure review needed after floods

Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the location of infrastructure will have to be reviewed after the summer floods in England.

Environment Agency aims for greener pension fund

A pension fund management company noted for environmentally-friendly investment is to help handle the Environment Agency's £1.5 billion retirement savings.

Ireland doubles money to fight litter

The Irish government has almost doubled the money it gives to local authorities to help tackle litter.

Bank loan to improve water supplies in Bosnia-Herzegovina

A European development bank is lending millions to a city in Bosnia-Herzegovina to help it build a new sewerage network and improve water supplies.

Hemp grows up

A UK producer of industrial hemp has just received a cash injection of over £2.5 million pounds. Hemcore Ltd grows and processes industrial hemp in the UK.

Photosynthesis could be a key to eco-friendly energy

Understanding how plants use solar energy could play a big role in the future energy supply, claim scientists.

Inquiry launched into Government Waste Strategy

A new inquiry has begun into the government's Waste Strategy for England 2007 by a committee chaired by Tory back-bencher Michael Jack.

Recovered paper sees real growth in net exports

Over half the paper and cardboard consumed in the UK is collected for recycling and 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions are saved by recycling paper, the equivalent of taking more than 3 million cars off the road.

UK trade association challenges new Air Quality Strategy

Tackling air pollution on a local level is "crucial" if the UK wants to meet national air quality objectives set out by government, say the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC).

Day: 27 July 2007

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