Day: 10 August 2001

First ever accurate measurements of UK coastline’s retreat

Researchers from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne have embarked on a project to obtain the most accurate measurements ever of the rapidly receding coastline, using satellites, a microlight aircraft and advanced computer technology.

General Motors unveils two revolutionary fuel cell technologies

The US automobile giant has demonstrated fuel cell technology which can be used to power homes and the world’s first gasoline-run fuel cell vehicle.

Scientists to study reliability of alarm systems for oil leaks

In an attempt to reduce oil leaks from pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of US scientists will be analysing the reliability of alarm systems in detecting oil leaks, especially in pipelines that carry both oil and natural gas.

Ethanol fuel needs more energy to make than it provides when burnt

Ethanol, produced from corn and mixed with diesel to produce a fuel for vehicles, takes more energy go make than it yields when combusted, according to a US scientist.

Twice as many US beaches were closed in 2000 than in 1999

Twice as many beaches in the US had to be closed – the majority due to pollution - in 2000 than were in 1999, according to an annual report from NGO the National Resources Defence Council (NRDC).

World Bank announces first ever study of global emission trade

International companies have struck about US$100 million worth of emissions trading deals, involving roughly 55 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions reductions, the new study says.

Canada gets tough on mining pollution

The Government of Canada is proposing new regulations to significantly reduce pollution entering waterways from metal mines

US Census reveals no change in love affair with car

The 2000 Census of the United States reveals that in the 10 years since the last survey Americans own more vehicles than ever before, spend longer commuting to work and still shun public transport.

European Commission proposes stricter detergent rules

The Enterprise Directorate-General of the European Commission is holding an internet consultation on a proposed revision of the European Union’s detergents legislation, including tighter rules on the biodegradability of surfactants, a key substance used in detergents, and compulsory labelling of products causing skin sensitisation or irritation.

Bush’s energy plan will raise incomes and lower unemployment

US President George W Bush’s much criticised energy plan will raise average incomes and lower unemployment, says a new report by a prominent US policy think-tank.

Weapon storage is exposing 250,000 Muscovites to hazardous chemicals

A quarter of a million Muscovites are being subjected to the harmful effects waste from chemical weapons, according to Lev Fedorov, President of the Union for Chemical Security, reports Russian news service Glasnost.

Polish Government to blame for flood devastation

According to the conservation group, WWF, an obsolete flood protection strategy was largely to blame for recent floods in Poland which have killed at least 30 people and left southern regions submerged.

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