Day: 11 October 2006

England’s conservation watchdog launched

The new nature conservation watchdog Natural England, created through the fusion of conservation and rural protection bodies, has set out a four-channel action plan that will impact resource and land management across the country.

Energy firm rapped over carbon offset claims

Scottish & Southern Energy Group has become the first energy company to be hauled over the coals by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to be able to back up claims that its green tariff offset its customers' carbon emissions.

Conservationists flush out unsustainable loo roll

The quantity of recycled fibres being used in toilet roll for British markets is still unacceptably low, according to a leading conservation group.

HSE named as UK’s REACH watchdog

The Health & Safety Executive will oversee the implementation of new European moves to regulate the chemical industry and the manufacturers which rely on its products in the UK.

Premiums will rise as climate change bites, warn insurers

Insurance giants Allianz have warned customers in the US that premiums will rise as destructive weather increases due to climate change.

Public given chance to quiz pesticide watchdogs

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