Day: 23 June 2005

Envirowise contract up for tender

Envirowise, the main UK-wide initiative promoting resource efficiency for business, with an emphasis on avoidance and minimisation of waste, is up for tender.

North South divide marked by extremes of flood and drought

The divide between North and South has been marked in catastrophic fashion this week, as extreme flooding devastated areas of the north while the south was issued with smog alerts as it basked in sunshine.

Morley delays climate change strategy review as emissions grow

Environment Minister Elliot Morley has delayed the launch of the revised Climate Change Programme until the end of the year as the government struggles to keep emissions under control.

MEPs “starting to make progress on Reach”

The European parliament's environment committee is starting to forge a consensus on the huge EU Reach chemicals policy.

Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian Mayors to plunge into Holy River

In a rare act of solidarity and unity for the Middle East, Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian Mayors will be jumping into the Jordan River as part of a campaign to help clean up the holy water.

EEB calls for greater groundwater protection

European environment ministers are being asked to ensure that Europe's groundwater is given the strongest possible protection ahead of the final Environment Council meeting of the Luxembourg Presidency.

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