Month: July 2006

Asian pollution affects air quality in west coast USA

Airborne pollution blown across the Pacific Ocean is having a much greater impact on American air quality than previously thought, according to Californian academics.

Middle East conflict causes massive oil spill

The Israeli bombardment of Lebanon has led to a major oil spill off the coast of the republic and the continuing violence is hindering the clean-up operation.

Recycling rates reflect rise in awareness

National and local campaigns which highlight the importance of recycling at home have been credited with making a positive change to public attitudes to waste.

Kiss goodbye to the heatwave

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£50k up for grabs for energy innovators

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Green light for new asbestos regs

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Boroughs encouraged to build green

London boroughs are to receive a report offering support and advice on how to meet targets to build zero carbon developments within their boundaries.

Renovating homes could cut emissions by 19Mt – SDC

Refurbishing the existing housing stock to make it more energy efficient could save between 9 and 19 million tonnes of carbon by 2020, according to the Sustainable Development Commission.

Groundwater near Coke’s Indian bottling plant polluted – report

The water supply near to one of Coca-Cola's controversial bottling plants in India is contaminated, according to a new report.

GE and BP to build up to 15 hydrogen power plants

Oil giant BP and General Electric are to work together to develop between 10 and 15 hydrogen power stations with carbon capture and storage.

Computer program promises to revolutionise soil sampling

Scientists in Rothamsted have developed a new computer program to improve the process of sampling soil on contaminated land.

Chemical industry pleased with enviro-performance

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