Day: 11 August 2006

Britain failing on transport emissions

Government efforts to tackle carbon dioxide from vehicles lack teeth and a fatalism has crept into the Department of Transport where rising emissions are seen as an indicator of a healthy economy.

Buried pets are waste, not landfill, says minister

Cats and dogs buried in pet cemeteries are likely to escape the fate of being labelled landfill following a ministerial intervention, although they will continue to be treated as waste as far as environmental regulations are concerned.

Jellyfish invasion blamed on climate change

An invasion of jellyfish plaguing holiday-makers in the Mediterranean has been put down to global warming, with the hot dry weather bringing the creatures closer to the shore.

Jay-Z and Kofi-A team up on water crisis

Rapper Jay-Z will join the UN's efforts to improve water and sanitation in developing countries, as he spreads the word about the water crisis among the planet's youth during his international concert tour.

Two new awards join RSA stable

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Cornish wind fair hopes to draw thousands

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Which consultancy has the best reputation in contaminated land?

Atkins remains the frontrunner in contaminated land remediation, with ADAS snapping at its heels having climbed up the customers' ratings ladder from a much more modest position last year.

Who is making waves in the water / wastewater sector?

When it comes to reputation in the world of water and wastewater, Hyder Consulting emerges as the winner both in the opinion of customers and fellow consultants.

Which consultancy has the best reputation in climate change and renewables?

With climate change and renewables identified as one of the top growth areas, just behind waste management, this is clearly a dynamic sector and any changes to perceived reputation are sure have strong implications for future business.

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