Day: 23 February 2006

Asbestos removal industry told to protect workers

More needs to be done to stop illness and death among workers, the asbestos removal industry has been told by the Health and Safety Executive.

Climate-friendly investment initiative tops Liveable City Awards

The Carbon Disclosure Project - the world's biggest initiative providing investors with information on companies' climate change impact - was the overall winner of the 2006 Liveable City Awards, presented last night at Mansion House in London.

Edinburgh set to fail on air pollution

The Scottish capital is likely to miss its air quality targets after failing to explore the possibility of a congestion charge or low emission zone.

Line up of European eco-heroes revealed

The shortlist of companies still in the running for the European Commission's top environmental awards has been unveiled this week.

Ofwat consults on sustainable development

The water industry regulator seeks views on how it can best work towards sustainability, and help ensure that "the quality of life of future generations is not compromised."

Clean diesel could get drivers into low emission zone

Diesel drivers could enter London's proposed low emission zone without facing stiff charges using a device which would scrub out the worst of their tailpipe toxins.

Ireland revs up for free take back of old cars

The first draft of regulations which would see the free take-back and environmentally-sensitive scrapping of unwanted cars from 2007 has been unveiled in Ireland.

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