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Day: 15 February 2006

Marine life left unprotected from shipping pollution

Important environmentally sensitive areas of the UK coastline have been excluded from new Government measures aimed at protecting marine life from shipping accidents, environmentalists say.

UK shipping lanes still vulnerable to disaster

Ten years after oil tanker the Sea Empress ran aground off Wales, sparking one of the worst spills in history, WWF has released a report highlighting unnecessary risks being taken off the coast of Britain.

Government strategy to cut landfill: burn more rubbish

The Government's suggested solution to England's waste management leans heavily towards building more incinerators, bringing the UK in line with the rest of Europe.

Western governments urged to boost investment in renewables research

Industrialised nations must spend more on research and development of renewable energies, if they are to fulfil their potential in mitigating climate change and ensuring energy security, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

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