Day: 17 November 2005

Landfill could provide new seam for mining industry

The East Midlands could enjoy a thriving mining industry again - but rather than coal it would be landfills that are mined for their waste.

Korea plans to halve sewage discharged to sea

South Korea has outlined plans to halve the amount of sewage discharged into the sea by 2011.

Compromise order of the day for legal chemistry experiment

It came as little surprise that the cross-party compromise on chemical registration has been passed by MEPs, but party leaders were left stunned by the success of a Liberal/Green proposal which had shown every sign of being binned.

Bottled water is unsustainable and adds to waste and pollution

Branding and bottling of water is an unsustainable use of natural resources and adds to the overall levels of waste and pollution in society, CIWEM has said.

Step closer for Lancaster riverside regeneration

Plans for the redevelopment of a derelict, contaminated site in Lancaster have moved forward after a lead developer has been formally appointed.

Probe into pollution’s suicide link

Scientists in America have carried out a series of studies that appear to link high levels of pollution to rocketing suicide rates, brain cancer and even child abuse.

Nigeria orders end to gas flaring

Oil and gas companies have been ordered to stop gas flaring in the Niger Delta, after the Federal High Court said the practice violates guaranteed constitutional rights to life and dignity.

Heavy industry takes step towards sustainability

A trio of industries that provide more than their fair share of environmental headaches have become willing guinea pigs as they trial a new carrot and stick approach to cleaning up their act.

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