Day: 26 October 2005

Africa being turned into digital dump for West’s toxic waste

Parts of Africa are being turned into hi-tech toxic dumps due to the large amounts of electronic waste from developed nations being exported there.

EU agrees voluntary scheme to fight illegal logging

European Member State governments have agreed new measures to help timber-producing countries prevent illegal logging and protect threatened forests.

Pollution incidents up but volumes down in maritime discharges

The number of reported discharges to the seas around the UK has risen over the last year, despite volumes of pollutants dropping.

Research under way to find best way to reduce reservoir pollution

Researchers from Cornell University have been granted almost US$1 million to find the best ways to reduce the polluting impact of phosphorous at one of New York City's largest reservoirs.

Environmental issues such as spray drift form majority of pesticide complaints

Environmental concerns are the major cause of pesticide related complaints, the HSE has reported.

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