Day: 23 November 2005

Emissions from developed countries have levelled not declined, says UN

The developed nations need to do far more to sustain the reductions in greenhouse gases, the UNFCCC has warned.

South-West chosen for pilot into water affordability

The South West has been chosen to test a pilot scheme into water affordability.

Russia prepares for benzene battering as Harbin turns off taps

A major explosion at a petro-chemicals plant in China has led authorities to shut off the water to Harbin, a city in the north east province of Heilongkiang, and home to approximately 9 million people.

EU Court forces Commission to re-examine UK NAP

The UK Government is claiming a small victory in its legal case over emissions trading after the Court of First Instance has ruled that the Commission must consider the UK's amended national allocation plan and make a fresh decision on its compatibility with the EU Emissions Trading Directive's requirements.

Record $1m fine for polluting Seven-Up

A soft drinks company has been hit with fines in excess of US$1 million for water pollution offences in California.

Study tracks health effects of mobile phones on the young

A long-term study has been launched in Australia in an attempt to discover whether children are at higher risk than adults from radiation emitted by mobile phones.

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