Day: 16 March 2007

Winter ‘warmest on record’

News in Brief

Australia’s camels ‘driven mad’ by drought

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Campaign against “brownfield gardens” gathers pace

Campaigners are fighting development eating into the urban green space provided by back gardens, currently classed as brownfield land.

Most investors concerned about the climate

Two thirds of investors quizzed on the factors which would influence their decisions on how to place their cash said climate change would be a consideration.

London records furniture recycling surge

An increasing number of householders are looking for ways to ensure unwanted furniture finds a new home rather than finding its way to landfill.

Edie Environmental Legislation Summary, March 2007

Recent changes to legislation which will impact on the environmental sector in the UK, Europe and internationally come under the spotlight in this Semple Fraser and Edie News monthly round-up of new law and policy. Among the developments this month we see new regulations in Britain's green energy and bio-fuel sectors, as rules on co-generation plants guaranteeing the origin of the green electricity they produce enter into force.

Environmental Case Law Summary, March 2007

Once again Edie News and Semple Fraser team up to bring readers the latest on legal cases which impact on environmental industries in the UK and Europe. This month Welsh developers are frustrated by mushrooms, the Netherlands ask if scraps of cabling count as electrical equipment and questions are raised over the legality of shipping bonemeal to be burned in Bulgaria.

Meat and bonemeal shipment at heart of waste debate

A cross border shipment of meat and bonemeal destined for use as fuel in a Bulgarian energy-from-waste plant has forced the ECJ to clarify its position on the transport of carcases.

Is cable scrap WEEE?

A Dutch court has asked the ECJ for clarification on exactly what does, and does not, qualify as electronic and electrical equipment.

Access to justice questioned in Tower Hamlets

A case where the historic building local residents were fighting to protect from the wrecking ball was all but demolished before the courts got round to listening to their arguments has raised questions about environmental justice and the legal process.

UK slack on WEEE

The UK has admitted to being slow on implementing WEEE laws but has told the ECJ the situation is in hand.

Welsh mushrooms lead to legal battle

A dispute has arisen over a land owner's right to develop a site after an unusually high number of wild mushrooms were found in the area during the environmental impact assessment, making it a candidate for possible SSSI designation.

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