Day: 22 September 2004

Natural disasters will affect millions more, UN predicts

More people are becoming vulnerable to natural disasters as the number of these incidents increase all around the world, a UN agency has stated this week.

Europe halts Commission’s GM agreement

Member States of the EU this week halted the European Commission's proposals to allow genetically modified (GM) maize to be imported into Europe from US biotech food giant, Monsanto.

World must take methyl bromide ban seriously

Countries around the world must crack down further on use of ozone-harming pesticide methyl bromide, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has urged.

Insecticides will double UK fly population

Landfill sites must stop using environmentally damaging insecticides to control flies or risk them doubling in numbers, researchers claimed this week.

Asbestos still not restricted by UN list

More toxic chemicals have been added to the UN's restricted list, but chrysotile asbestos has again been excluded after its listing was blocked by the substance's main exporting countries.

AMP 4 – From Directive to Delivery

AMP 4 is a key milestone in the water industry, defining the huge investment requirements for the industry over the next 5 years. With directives forming a key driver for this investment, the process of going from Directive to Delivery of solutions is complex and has major consequences for all stakeholders. Now the final determination is upon us, are all the issues understood? This is an opportune time to consider the practical implications of key directives.

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