Day: 22 August 2005

UN to study effects of tsunami on nuclear plants

The United Nations atomic watchdog agency will start an international scientific conference in India next week to re-examine the risks to nuclear power stations from natural disasters such as last December's tsunami.

NGOs: Government pledge on sustainable timber a smokescreen

Britain's biggest eco-NGOs have slammed the Government for watering down efforts to ensure timber comes from sustainable forests.

Defra launches consultation on packaging waste

Hot on the heels of new EU targets for the recycling of waste from packaging Defra has announced it will be consulting on how to meet these goals.

Woodchip push continues

Councils and landscape gardeners are being urged to consider recycled woodchip as an eco-friendly and practical solution for pathways, parks and mulch.

Industry blamed for massive dive in male birth rate

Chippewas living in the shadow of industrial plants in Ontario have reported a worrying drop in the number of male births within the community.

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