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Day: 24 May 2007

New development still unsustainable – report

The Government is overlooking water sustainability and construction waste issues in its rush to fill Britain's housing gap, a report from the Sustainable Development Commission has concluded.

US targets ‘green collar jobs’

The US wants to tackle climate change and poverty simultaneously with training programmes for eco-jobs targeted at disadvantaged communities.

Dutch prepare for rising seas

Holland is to invest 750m euros in upgrading its flood defences as it prepares for the consequences of climate change and rising sea levels.

EU water pollutant blacklist set to expand

Pushing for tougher water pollution controls, European lawmakers voted for more substances to be included on the EU's water pollutant 'blacklist.'

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