Month: March 2002

EIC National Conference: Profiting in the Green Economy: 24 APRIL 2002, LONDON

The key event for all those interested in opportunities in the environmental sector - EIC's National Industry Conference "Profiting in the Green Economy" - is now less than a month away.

Kyoto implementation still not certain

The European Union says it will in June. Japan hopes to in August. Romania already has. The UK claims it will "as soon as possible" and the USA is refusing to altogether. Just what is happening with ratification of the Kyoto Protocol?

IOSH Conference and Exhibition 2002 – “Making a difference – Influencing attitudes, changing behaviour”

15 – 16 April 2002 Manchester International Convention Centre, G-MEX, UK http://www.ioshconference.co.uk/?src=124 IOSH 2002 has

International business news in short

In this week’s international business news in short, have hydrogen delivered through your letterbox, or recycle 95% of your car. Alternatively, you could drink ozone-friendly wine in the shade of a new 200 MW Brazilian wind farm.

European business news in short

In this week’s European business news in short, a mega solar company is formed to take on the US, a French water company wins a €38 million contract, and a new electricity utility is to open in Madrid.

Award winning hydrologist’s work set to benefit future global climate studies

Venezuelan hydrologist, Professor Ignacio Rodríguez-Iturbe of Princeton University, US, has been named as the 2002 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for his work in furthering the understanding of how climate, landscape, and surface water interact.

Modest US renewables target signals Senate approval of renewables industry

A modest US renewables target requiring 10% of national power demands to be supplied from renewable energy sources by 2020 has been approved by the US Senate, following its rejection last week of a 20% target over the same period.

Hormone causing fish sex change may lead to new sewage treatment technology

The sustainability of fish populations in England and Wales could be being put at risk from oestrogenic hormones in water discharged into rivers from sewage treatment works, says the Environment Agency following the publication of research by scientists at Brunel and Exeter Universities. As a consequence, the Agency has said that the situation requires serious consideration of changes to sewage treatment technologies.

Bush energy plan documents released at eleventh hour

US Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham developed President George W Bush’s much criticised energy plan through consultations only with oil, gas, coal and nuclear interests, most of whom were contributors to the Republican Party. Documents relating to the development of the plan were released only hours before a deadline set by a court order, reports The Washington Post.

Grant Instruments acquires DataTaker

On Thursday 28 February 2002, Grant Instruments (Cambridge) Ltd acquired the majority shareholding in DataTaker Pty Ltd. This merger brings together two strong respected brands within the data logging and data acquisition field.

DTI to consult on EC’s proposed 75% target for packaging waste recovery

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a consultation into possible new targets for recycling and recovering packaging waste, including a proposal to raise the target for the recovery of all types of packaging waste to be between 60% and 75% by 2006. The proposed targets are part of the European Commission’s proposed revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.

Scottish Water, born on 1 April

Scottish Water, the new organisation responsible for all the country’s water and sewage services, will commence operations on Monday 1 April.

Action inspires action. Stay ahead of the curve with sustainability and energy newsletters from edie

Subscribe

empowering sustainable business