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Day: 28 March 2006

Uruguay paper plants halted over water pollution fears

The construction of a giant paper mill project in Uruguay was halted on Tuesday after long-lasting protests in neighbouring Argentina, whose inhabitants claim the development would pollute their water.

Government set to miss carbon cut target

The UK will most likely miss its 2010 target of cutting carbon emissions by 20%, after the Government failed to include measures needed to achieve this in its Climate Change Programme review published on Tuesday.

Composting farm manure could slash gas emissions

Minor changes to the way farmers traditionally deal with animal manure could make a significant impact in efforts to reduce pollution and emissions of potent greenhouse gases.

Coca Cola targeted by grass roots activists

Coca Cola has once again found itself in the firing line as Indian activists protest against pollution and conflicting demands on water resources.

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