Day: 17 August 2006

Flood-resistant rice could feed millions

The discovery of a gene that allows rice to withstand flooding could save farmers in the developing world over $1bn a year - a sum likely to rise as floods increase together with rising temperatures.

Global water crisis hits both rich and poor

Rich countries face a growing water crisis, with shortages caused by a combination of climate change, pollution and made worse by bad management of water resources, according to an NGO report.

Swap-not-bin culture goes mainstream in Dublin

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Nuclear clean-up costs escalate further

The bill for the decommissioning and clean-up of Britain's aging nuclear plants is likely to "significantly" exceed current estimates, a Government committee has said.

NOx drops but NO2 things aren’t the same

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Lancashire scrap yards blitzed

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Australians ponder carbon trading

Rifts have developed between Australia's central Government and state leaders over whether or not the country is ready to implement its own carbon trading scheme.

Water company for sale – with £7bn price tag

At least three bidders have put in offers in the region of £7bn to buy Britain's biggest water company from its current owner, utilities multinational RWE.

Triple spills rival Exxon Valdez disaster

An oil spill caused by the Israeli bombing of a Lebanese power station during fighting has become just one of three major spills threatening the world's seas this week.

Who’s the most wanted employer?

Attracting top workers and drawing in business go hand in hand in any dynamic market.
Environmental consultancies put much emphasis on bringing in the crème de la crème of the experts in the field, and strive to draw in the best people with promises of a dynamic working environment and professional growth.

Who are the big earners in the industry?

As might be expected, qualifications and experience will shape your salary -- but at the end of the day it is your position that is the real deciding factor.

Which consultancy has the best reputation overall?

Reputation is the biggest single factor that will sway potential customers when it comes to selecting a consultancy for that all-important job.

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