Day: 10 November 2005

Record US$30 billion investment in global renewables

Global investment in renewable energy has set a new record of US$30 billion in 2004, a new report has shown.

Welsh waste PFI deal on the horizon for major recycler

A leading waste management company came a step closer to clinching a major PFI deal in North Wales this week.

Boon for bio-fuels firms as Government introduces forecourt obligation

Five per cent of all fuel sold in the UK will be required to come from renewable sources by 2010, the Transport Secretary has announced.

US develops plan to tackle ozone pollution

The American Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published new guidance to help authorities that are failing to meet new pollution-reducing standards.

NGOs condemn chemical compromise

Environmental pressure groups have condemned a political deal designed to get the controversial REACH agreement through the European Parliament, claiming the compromise will lead to ineffective legislation.

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