Day: 22 February 2007

Whaling ship threatens Antarctica oil spill

Fears of an oil spill in the pristine Antarctic wilderness mounted this week as a Japanese whaling ship stranded in the Southern Ocean following an accident prepared to move away from the area using its own motors.

Summer increase planned for bag tax

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Lights out for old bulbs

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London fire brigade leads climate change fight

The London Fire Brigade was rewarded for its efforts to fight climate change as it came top in the Sustainable City Awards, scooping the main trophy as well as the sustainable procurement award.

Zero tolerance for waste crime plea

More resources are needed to investigate serious waste crimes and magistrates need help in understanding the sometimes complex details of environmental crimes.

Green building goals under the spotlight

Putting ambitious Government goals on sustainable buildings into practice came into focus in two parliamentary reports on climate and green energy published this week.

Pollution fine for Scottish Water

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High Court hearing for Belvedere incinerator

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River pollution threatens Great Barrier Reef

Pesticide-rich plumes of sediment spewed out of Australian river mouths have been shown to reach the Great Barrier Reef, threatening to damage the coral and other sealife which make up the natural wonder.

Meacher to feature in Labour leadership race

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Madagascar floods leave thousands homeless

A series of floods have left 7,000 people homeless in Madagascar this cyclone season after tropical storms lashed the island this week.

Ireland upbeat on packaging waste

Recycling rates of packaging waste have been steadily increasing in Ireland but the impetus needs to be kept up.

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