Day: 2 November 2005

Sorting electronic waste won’t break the bank or damage the environment

A study commissioned by WRAP has found that sorting e-waste is likely to be cheaper and more environmentally sound than either landfill or incineration.

UK’s largest water management scheme nearly complete

The UK's largest ever water management project to protect one of the most important wetland sites in East Anglia is almost complete.

Africa’s shrinking lakes will cause instability, UNEP warns

Africa's lakes are shrinking at an alarming rate and will lead to political instability unless more is done to strengthen shared agreements over water use, the UNEP has warned.

Government scores own goal over Brighton football stadium permission

The Government has scored an own goal after giving the go-ahead on proposals to build a new stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion football club, which campaigners say will ruin the surrounding countryside.

Disappointment for coalition as EC rules out biowaste directive

A coalition of lobby groups, industry representatives and political activists has expressed its concerns over the European Commission's announcement that it has no intention of drawing up a specific directive governing the disposal of biodegradable waste.

Spain’s water resources seriously below directive standards

Spain's water resources are so heavily polluted that less than a fifth would meet the standards of the Water Framework Directive, a report has found.

Dutch scientist calls for open book on PCB patents

A leading Dutch scientist is calling for more research and open access into patents for outdated chemicals that harm human health and the environment to stop us repeating the mistakes of the past.

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