News from 1 September 2006 on edie

Artists bring climate message from the High Arctic

The opening of David Buckland's film End of Ice is not exactly pacy: a block of ice balances over water, waves lapping at its eroded base, perfectly still, and... nothing much happens.

More must be done to tackle sheep dip pollution

Sheep dip is, by its very nature, extremely effective at killing insects and other invertebrates but since even a tiny amount can cause ecological havoc if it reaches a water course, regulators and farmers have decided more must be done to reduce the risk of pollution.

Carbon credits critiqued

Carbon trading is unsustainable and requires the developing world to stay poor while turning the atmosphere into a commodity, and provides a useful tool for those seeking to profit from climate change.

Call to protect ‘geodiversity’ of coasts and flood plains

Planners and developers must consider England's geological riches to prevent coastal development and flood defences from destroying landscapes, according to a Government report out on Friday.

Charge householders for waste and see rubbish habits change – think tank

Members of the public should be charged a 'pay-as-you-throw' fee for their rubbish collection, with wasteful households receiving a bill to match the size of their over-full bins.

NGO demands climate compensation for developing world

Rich countries should be made to pay for the impact their residents' lavish lifestyles are having on the people an environment of the developing world, according to Friends of the Earth's European wing.

Germany warms to nuclear

The debate over the future of nuclear power in Germany is heating up once again following a clash between the economy and environment ministers over the nuclear phase-out promised by the previous government.

Database will help tidy up problem-plagued packaging

The latest chapter in the saga of governmental attempts to keep track of packaging waste notes, proposals have been put forward to set up a computerised database.

Conservationists assess impact of Lebanese slick

Endangered turtles, seals and birds have been devastated Mediterranean oil slick caused by the Israeli bombing of a Lebanese power station during the recent hostilities in the region.

Chinese watchdog calls for new powers to protect the environment

China's State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has publicly urged the Government to amend outdated legislation to stem the rapid deterioration of conditions across the vast country.

Convicts shaved to tackle oil spill

News in Brief

Severe drought hits US farmers

The United States government has allocated $780m in aid in response to a severe drought that is ravaging crops across the central United States and forcing farmers to sell off herds of cattle.

Day: 1 September 2006