Day: 9 February 2006

Australian cities look for water down under

Dwindling supplies are forcing several Australian cities to consider tapping into the aquifer beneath their feet to meet the growing demand for water.

Ofwat briefs city on the future

Water watchdog Ofwat has briefed city analysts and institutional investors on three separate consultations which will shape the financial future of the water industry.

France prepared to take back toxic waste from warship

The French ambassador to India has said his government would be prepared to take back any toxic waste remaining on warship the Clemenceau which is heading for the scrap yards of Alang.

Buffer zones to protect housing from mining

The Welsh Assembly has banned new coal mines from being built within 350m of existing housing.

Asbestos illness does no harm – Judge

Those hoping to claim for compensation for developing an asbestos-related disease that thickens the lung lining are set for disappointment.

Climate & nature

EA and water firm face off in court

A water company has argued it does not need an EA licence to carry out work on its sewage treatment plants.

Circular economy

Finland fails to adopt emissions trading laws

Finland has been found to be in breach of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Directive because it has failed to transpose it into national law.

Energy

Parliament and Commission clash over bromide ban

The European Parliament and Commission are taking a disagreements over a ban on hazardous flame retardants to the courts.

Social sustainability

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