Day: 8 December 2004

EPA being forced to censor environmental concerns

Warnings about the Bush Administration's plans to build more roads across national forests from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been self-censored.

Record funds to boost community services

Funding for local authorities amounting to a record €817 million has been announced this week by the Irish Environment Minister, Dick Roche TD.

Honda wins greenest automaker award

Honda has been voted the greenest automaker by a group of environmental scientists in the US this week.

Defra launches first round of waste management funding

Defra has launched its first call for research proposals as part of its three year waste and resources research programme, worth around £15 million.

Ministers propose stronger waste management framework

Government proposals to ensure that communities are supported by urgently needed modern waste facilities were unveiled this week by Ministers Keith Hill and Elliot Morley.

External report confirms Government’s commitment to sustainability

The first annual sustainability report to be conducted by independent analysts has been published by the Government in a continuing bid to lead the UK by a greener example.

Tesco launches recycling super-unit

A new breed of high tech recycling units that could attract more people to get actively involved with the UK's recycling effort are being trialled by supermarket chain Tesco.

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