Day: 18 May 2001

Climate change increases fears of Colorado beetle infestation

The Government has issued a warning that people should be on the lookout for a serious insect pest during the spring and summer.

Russia and the OECD agree to increase environmental co-operation

At a meeting of ministers from member counties of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Russia and the OECD agreed to step up co-operation on environmental issues.

US and Europe agree to collaborate on fusion and non-nuclear energy research

The United States Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham and the European Union Commissioner for Research Philippe Busquin have signed two agreements to collaborate on research into fusion and non-nuclear energy.

Top European organisations launch research into financial bodies’ possible contribution to Kyoto

Two top European organisations have announced a new research project studying the possible contributions that financial institutions could make towards aiding businesses implementation of Kyoto Protocol targets.

Canada reintroduces legislation to protect endangered species but faces conservationists’ and scientists’ criticism

For the third time, the Canadian government has introduced the first legislation dealing with the listing, protection and recovery of endangered species, but critics say that it will not go far enough to save some animals in the wild.

Environmentalists fail to prevent development of protected German wetland

A coalition of environmental groups has failed to persuade Germany’s highest court to grant an injunction to stop the filling of Europe’s largest freshwater tidal mudflat, protected under the Ramsar Convention on wetlands.

Bush Administration unveils energy plan and meets fierce criticism from all environmental and clean energy groups

The long-awaited new national energy plan of the Bush Administration contains no new surprises and is released amid a barrage of criticism.

Ban on sulphur in fuel

The European Commission has announced that from 2011 the use of 'zero' sulphur petrol will be mandatory.

European Parliament votes to control electronic waste

The European Parliament has voted to increase the recycling and re-use of control electronic waste, and to control hazardous substances within electrical equipment.

Kenyan wins prize for project to save Lake Victoria

A Kenyan has won a prestigious environmental prize for his project to protect the world’s second largest freshwater lake and the people that live around it.

Pakistan protects eight wetlands…and plans to melt its glaciers to increase water supplies

Pakistan has announced that it has designated eight sites Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, and plans major construction and melting glaciers in order to meet desperate water shortages.

Government survey shows Amazon destruction far worse than feared

A new satellite study by the Brazilian government reveals a 15% increase in the destruction of the nation’s Amazon forests in one year.

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