Day: 14 July 2005

Landscape gardeners still not fishing for chips

Recycled woodchips have only made the tiniest blip on the radar of the landscaping industry, despite being a cheap, durable and eco-friendly material.

Severe drought warnings issued as leakage targets missed

As southern England was warned to expect more water restrictions and impending drought conditions this week, new figures have revealed that two of the larger water suppliers are failing to stop vast quantities of water leaking through their pipes.

Industry REACH concerns resurface

Trade organizations in the British chemical industry have voiced serious doubts over the workability of the planned REACH regulations.

SEPA unveils vision for the future

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced its vision for the future and plans to release a comprehensive report on the state of the environment north of the border next year.

Glass report looks to make industry more sustainable

A report looking at ways to improve the efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the glass industry will provide lessons for other sectors.

France issues water rationing to more than half the country

France has extended water rationing to over half the country as it suffers the worst drought in nearly 30 years.

Legal framework needed for climate change targets to work

A coalition of NGO's and MPs has launched a campaign calling for a new law to ensure the UK reduces its emissions of greenhouse gases.

Solar plane shows future of zero aviation emissions

While airline companies and governments dither over how and by how much, to try and cut emissions from aviation, one man is showing the way to a future of zero emissions from air flight.

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