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Day: 16 November 2005

WTO talks reach impasse as developing world stands firm

A failure of global trade talks to reach an agreement on the deregulation of international markets has been heralded as a victory for the environment.

Dams destroy environment, group warns

Dams are continuing to cause excessive environmental damage despite recommendations from the World Commission on Dams to ensure environmental consideration.

Clean up of Iraqi toxic sites begins

A highly polluted former industrial site in Iraq is due to be cleaned up by the UNEP following a study of environmental hot-spots.

Bad news for oily business is good news for waste sector

Changes in laws dealing with waste oil at the end of December mean a potential boost in business for those dispose of it.

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