Day: 19 January 2007

Cut fuel subsidies and see hybrids race ahead

Before the decade is out hybrid vehicles will displace diesels as the standard for commercial and public fleets, according to an industry insider.

Doomsday clock ticks on as climate warms

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Scientists probe gender-bending chemicals in Potomac fish

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One has made an eco faux pas

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Gas-guzzling car ban in the pipeline

The EU wants to regulate gas-guzzling cars out of existence by imposing binding emission caps on all new cars sold in Europe, likely to be included in a strategy due out on January 24.

Global challenge lies in cities – report

The world faces an urban future, making cities key to global challenges like climate change and poverty alleviation, according to the 2007 State of the World report from the Worldwatch Institute.

Germany reconsiders nuclear phase-out

Germany is reconsidering its decision to abandon nuclear power after a temporary cut-off from Russian oil highlighted its dependence on foreign fuel imports.

Single agency to manage housing and regeneration

England's regeneration and housing delivery are to united under a single agency, the Communities department has said.

Algae leaves Florida beachgoers breathless

Pollution-related algal blooms that cause respiratory problems can seriously harm people with asthma, new research has shown.

Rapid sector growth means it’s an employee’s market

Environmental recruitment consultant Jeremy Money is well placed to judge the state of the job market and here he tells edie how the runaway success of the sector means there are more jobs than applicants.

Now’s the time to carve out a better career

Skills shortage, employee's market, more jobs than applicants - these words are music to the ears of those seeking to embark in a career in the environmental industries or wanting to bolster their existing position.

Edie Environmental Legislation Summary (January 2007)

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 laws and policies. The publication of the REACH chemicals regulation in the EU's official journal tops this month's legislative highlights, with the commission setting out the next steps for the regulation. REACH is to apply directly to European states from 1st June 2008 and will replace over 40 chemical laws, making it the biggest piece of legislation ever produced by the Union.

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