News from 9 November 2006 on edie

England’s bathing waters cleanest ever

England's bathing waters are cleaner than ever, with a record 99.5% of beaches, lake and river shores meeting European standards, the environment ministry said on Thursday.

Power giant plans ‘cleanest’ coal plant

A 'clean coal' plant that would capture and bury most of its carbon emissions could become the first coal-fuelled power station to be built in the UK since the seventies, under plans announced by British Gas owner Centrica.

Less red tape is good for business and the environment says EA

Streamlined regulation would mean less burden on business and more time to focus on the crooks who seek to abuse the system - and the environment.

Medics back environmentalists in REACH debate

Those seeking a European chemical agreement that leans towards the needs of the environment rather than those of industry will be heartened by a report in a respected medical journal this week, which calls for the EC to take a precautionary approach when considering the risks posed by potentially hazardous substances.

Shining future for steel packaging recycling

Steel recycling rates are up all over Europe as the eastern states start to follow trends to the west and make better use of packaging that might otherwise have gone to waste.

DTI and Defra team up to analyse environmental markets

The economic potential for environmental innovation will be the focus of a new think tank to be jointly chaired by two top ministers.

Coal giant to build homes on old mines

Brownfield land around England's coalmines could be worth over £800m, the country's biggest coal producer has said, calling on investors to recognise it as a land developer as well as an energy company.

Free cash for small businesses fighting climate change

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Environmental cost of war highlighted

Monday saw the passing of an annual day set aside by the international community to consider the environmental impact of armed conflicts, in a week where the world's wars continue to devastate ecosystems.

Hewlett Packard vows to cut emissions