Day: 23 May 2006

China completes Yangtze dam, world’s biggest hydro project

China's Three Gorges Dam, the world's biggest hydropower plant, was completed on Saturday, the Chinese state news agency reported.

Ethical investment fund rolled out in France

An ethical investment fund run by an environmental NGO is being marketed in France after finding success elsewhere in Europe.

Waste plan slammed

An MEP for the South East of England has hit out at proposals which would see London continuing to export its waste into the region for the next 20 years.

Hydrogen boat to cut marine pollution

A hydrogen-powered boat that aims to become the world's first mass produced H-vessel could be the answer to air pollution from the marine transport sector.

Trials aim to up recycling rates for small businesses

The latest wave of trials funded by WRAP seeks to encourage small and medium sized businesses to grasp the nettle and start recycling.

FoE calls for end to nanotech risks

Environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth is calling for an EU-wide moratorium on the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics until there is a better understanding of the potential risks posed by the tiny technology.

Drug ban could save vultures

Vultures in danger of being wiped out by a drug used to treat livestock in India have been given a reprieve after the Government called on companies to phase out the medicine.

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