Day: 15 December 2005

Woman engineer cleans up Christmas

An environmental engineer has scooped a prestigious award aimed at raising the profile of women working in the industry.

Defra to attempt difficult balancing act at sea

The Government has announced plans to protect marine ecosystems as well as the industries and communities that rely on the sea.

Free trade wrecks environment and communities – report

A free market economy might be what makes the world go round, but it must also shoulder its share of blame for trashing it, according to a report published this week.

TV exposé sparks recycling backlash

A television documentary suggesting the waste disposal industry inhabited a murky world of dodgy deals and devil-may-care dumping has sparked a flurry of angry rebuttals and clarifications.

Eco-action will lead to healthier population

The Environment Agency is calling for more action to tackle pollution on the grounds that a cleaner country means a healthier populous.

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