Day: 19 July 2005

MEP looks for compromise within REACH

New laws to regulate chemicals within the EU will be workable for SMEs despite industry concerns, according to REACH rapporteur Guido Sacconi.

Wind investment boosts Portugal’s renewables edge

Large-scale wind farms are set to receive planning permission in Portugal by the end of the year, boosting the country's portfolio of renewables while further reducing dependency on oil.

Agri-waste to get a new lease of life

Waste created by the brewing industry and agriculture could be used to create valuable ingredients for the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Councils encouraged to buy recycled for quick win

Local authorities could take a significant step towards meeting their sustainability targets by simply switching to suppliers who provide recycled materials.

Government heeds warning on Carlisle floods

The Environment Minister Elliot Morley has said that Defra and its regional partners will be taking forward the recommendations of two reports into the Carlisle floods as part of a new Flood Emergencies Capabilities Programme.

Crops ravaged by drought and locust plague

The droughts in Europe will hit crop production hard this year. Analysis by the European Commission forecasts a drop of at least 28 million tonnes from last years figures.

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