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Day: 13 December 2005

Buncefield blast: environmental impact likely to be limited

Despite producing the largest explosion in Europe since the end of the bombing raids of the Second World War and releasing a plume of dirty black smoke clearly visible for miles around, Hertfordshire's oil depot inferno seems unlikely to cause lasting environmental harm.

Progress on mining waste welcomed

Debris created by mining constitutes the largest single waste stream in Europe but until now environmental regulations governing its disposal have been limited to say the least.

UK housing must break regenerate-decay cycle

The Government dream of sustainable communities will remain just that until the construction industry becomes more engaged in the process.

‘Tis the season to be…wasteful?

Christmas may be be the traditional time for over indulgence, but officials are urging the public to try to keep waste to a minimum.

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