Day: 22 October 1999

Sainsbury eco-outlet to monitor refrigerator energy consumption

Sainsbury's Millennium branch, the company's eco-flagship located on the Millennium Dome site in Greenwich, London, includes an energy consumption monitoring system to ensure the efficiency of the shop's fridges and freezers.

Airline to cease transport of hazardous goods

Northwest Airlines is to cease carrying hazardous materials that fall into the category of 'dangerous goods' on its passenger aircraft.

Mazda recalls cars for exhaust emission problem

Car makers Mazda has begun recalling about 6,000 cars in the US that may exceed the US Clean Air Act carbon monoxide (CO) emission standard.

FRANCE: Scottish BSE study seen as giving credence to French precaution

A report by the Scottish director of public health on the continuing risks to human health posed by Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis (BSE) has been seized on in France as giving credibility to that country's continuing refusal to import British beef.

DENMARK: Joint ventures with China to improve energy efficiency and environmental protection

Chinese officials emphasised their desire for further ventures in the energy and environment sectors with Danish companies during a visit to China by Danish Environment and Energy Minister Svend Auken.

EPA proposes new standards for radon in drinking water and indoor air

The US EPA is proposing new public health standards to protect the US public from exposure to radon in drinking water.

Shell solar panels power world’s largest solar powered housing site

The official opening of Nieuwland, the world's largest solar-powered housing development has taken place, with 10,000 solar panels from Shell Renewables in place.

Carbon trading schemes could play significant role in methane emissions reduction

The baseline US methane emission forecast for 2010 of 186 million tonnes of carbon equivalent (MTCE) could fall by as much as 50.3 MTCE, if methane producing industries are paid to avoid emissions under carbon trading schemes.

US activists accuse WTO of undermining global environmental laws

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been accused of undermining environmental, food safety, and public health and safety laws throughout the world in a new book published by US civil activist group Public Citizen.

SCOTLAND: Environment Minister assures EU that compliance will improve

The European Commission was given assurances by Sarah Boyack, Scotland's environment minister, that compliance with EU legislation will be given greater priority under devolution.

Baltic Sea aerial monitoring will show reductions in oily waste discharges

Regular aerial monitoring of the Baltic Sea since 1998 will allow officials to measure oily waste discharge reductions after a new rule forcing ships to dispose of waste in port is implemented in 2000.

Republicans and environmentalists criticise Clinton’s WTO agenda

Republicans and environmentalists have criticised President Clinton's plans to move environmental issues further up the agenda at next month's World Trade Organisation ministerial meeting in Seattle.

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