Day: 15 March 2002

Two hundred Scottish offices to go green this week

Over 200 offices owned by 150 companies are taking part in what Friends of the Earth (FoE) Scotland have called the country’s largest ever spring clean, with employees surrendering unwanted stationery, so cutting down on their use of resources.

Drugs and other chemicals found in US watercourses

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has unveiled the results of the first-ever study of pharmaceuticals, hormones and other organic waste water-related chemicals in streams across the nation, with steroids and non-prescription drugs among the most common chemicals found.

UK to ratify Kyoto Protocol

The UK will ratify the Kyoto Protocol “as soon as possible”, with the Protocol before Parliament for the 21 sitting day, according to an announcement to the House of Commons on 7th March.

One-third of major US air polluters still lack pollution permits

Nearly a third of all factories, power-plants and other major sources of atmospheric pollution in the U.S. still do not have permits required under the Clean Air Act, according to documents released by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

Earth may hold far more water than previously thought

While climatologists continue the debate over projected sea level rises and climate fluctuations, an equally engaging debate is raging on the subject of subterranean oceans.

Air pollution causes healthy blood vessels to constrict

Levels of air pollution typically associated with rush-hour traffic in urban areas, can cause the blood vessels of healthy individuals to constrict, a team of researchers has proved. The findings of the study published in the journal of the American Heart Association, may have dramatic implications for people with known circulatory or heart disease.

UK’s groundbreaking emissions market is ready for lift-off

The UK’s emissions trading scheme is now fully prepared for the start of trading at the beginning of next month, following an auction in which 34 companies set the price of emission credits, and set the level of the emission reduction targets.

European Commission calls for water treatment and management in Mediterranean

The European Commission is calling for proposals for projects between €1 million and €5 million to aid the enhancement of regional co-operation in the sustainable management of water resources in the Mediterranean.

Irish government to spend €127 million to fend off its waste crisis

Ireland’s Environment Minister has announced a €127 million grants scheme for waste infrastructure in the country in order to support greater re-use and recycling.

Hopes hang on EU leaders to promote sustainability at summit

It is hoped that this weekend’s meeting of European leaders in Barcelona will promote environmental sustainability, although many fear that, again, it will be ignored.

European Commission to promote environmental technology

The European Commission has announced that it intends to develop an action plan to promote environmental technology, and remove barriers to its development.

European Parliament votes to change electricity rules to favour renewables

The Members of the European Parliament have voted to open up the electricity market in a way that aids small consumers and the environment, requiring energy generators to show the sources of their electricity and the pollutants involved in producing it.

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