Day: 18 February 2000

‘Clean’ technology baselines must measure multiple emissions

If the Kyoto mechanisms for transferring clean technology from the North to the South are to succeed an accurate method of measuring each project's sub-sector greenhouse gas emissions must be used, says the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).

Canada and US begin negotiations to reduce transboundary ozone emissions

The Canadian and US Governments have begun negotiations to reduce the flow of ozone and ozone precursor pollutants from the US into Canada.

UK Government ignores its own sustainability indicators in spending review

The Environmental Audit Committee has accused the Government of ghettoising sustainable development by failing to include its own set of 15 sustainable development indicators in its second review of how government departments spend money.

More than 1 in 4 of US’ largest facilities seriously violating Clean Water Act

Nearly 30% of the US' largest industrial, municipal and federal facilities were in serious violation of the Clean Water Act at least once during a recent 15-month period, according to a US Public Interest Research Groups (US PIRG) report.

Weak enforcement of workplace air quality laws contributes to slow growth in equipment sales

The European market for indoor air filtration equipment will not grow quickly over the next five years, according to a report. "Unenthusiastic enforcement and implementation of legislation and a general lack of end-user investment interest" are among the reasons for the slow growth forecast.

Earth Day environmentalists defend benefits of renewables

Environmentalists have denounced as "silly propaganda" claims made that renewable energy is no more natural, abundant or cheap than fossil fuels such as coal.

GERMANY: Health minister bans variety of GM maize

Environmentalists have hailed the decision by Germany's Health Minister to ban Novartis Bt maize on grounds that it threatens the environment.

European Parliament insists on including Ospar in Water Framework Directive

A clash between the European Parliament and Council of Ministers is expected, following an EP vote on the Water Framework Directive.

DoE to protect California’s water supply from uranium tailings

The US Department of Energy (DoE) is to clean up 10.5 million tonnes of uranium mill tailings deposited on the bank of the Colorado River in Moab, Utah.

EC wins support from Europe’s airports for stricter noise standards

The association that represents Europe's airports is backing the EC Transport Commissioner in her attempt to tighten regulations relating to aircraft noise.

Europe’s electricity producers host second round of simulated emissions trading

Last year's real-time emissions trading game 'played' by virtual companies representing the European electricity generation market has led to a second round that will include other industrial sectors.

Central and Eastern Europe will be the focus of Berlin Water’s international activities

Berlin Water is preparing an international strategy that will be presented to its investors. Emphasis will be placed on securing contracts within Central and Eastern European countries that are in accelerated accession talks with the EU.

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