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CIRIA launch online hand for contaminated land

CIRIA has launched a free online service for contaminated land information in the UK.

IFC supports small communities water treatment plant

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) the private sector financing arm of the World Bank is investing US$1.2 million in WaterHealth International (WHI) to develop and market water purification systems for small communities, institutions and households in Ghana and the Philippines.

Kok to recommend green EU growth strategy

A EU's senior advisory group is to call for a refocusing of the bloc's Lisbon strategy on economic growth and employment, while maintaining social cohesion and environmental protection "in the core" of the process.

Environmental threats offer Caucasus resolution

Conflict over access to natural resources and local environmental degradation could cause more problems and deepen the tensions between southern regions of the Caucasus.

Wastewater fuel cells help turn raw sewage into raw power

Scientists at Pennsylvania State University are developing a microbial fuel cell that can provide energy while treating wastewater, the American Chemical Society has reported.

Ribble river basin project endorsed as leader in Europe

The River Ribble Pilot project has been endorsed as a leader in Europe during a conference aimed at improving water management. The river is being used as a pilot in river basin planning in order to prepare for the Water Framework Directive.

Beckett gives insight into five year plan with promise of rise in landfill tax

Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett gave an insight in to the contents of Defra's five year plan, due to be announced in a few weeks time, during her address to the Environment Agency's annual conference, this week.

REACH must limit costs for business but maintain benefits for environment

A workshop into the impacts of the REACH proposals concluded this week with the Dutch Presidency recognising the importance of the regulations for health and the environment but also that its cost-effectiveness for industry must be maximised.

More homes built on brownfield land

More homes are being built on recycled or brownfield land, and at higher densities, according to figures published this week.

IEA calls for urgent global policy responses on energy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) gave its assessments of the prospects for global energy supplies this week, and drew attention to serious concerns about energy security, investment, the environment and energy poverty.

European constitution upholds environmental responsibility

WWF has praised the new European constitution for enshrining Europe's strong commitment to environmental protection and giving the EU a clear mandate to move towards a more ecologically sustainable economy.

Day: 29 October 2004