Day: 18 June 1999

Climate change will impact on human health

Climate warming and changes in rainfall patterns may have significant and wide ranging impacts on health in Europe, say a team of researchers in this week's BMJ.

Best practice focus on retail supply chain and electronics

Free, clear, expert advice on how to reduce waste and save money will be tailored to the needs of companies in the electronics industry and the retail supply chain, as part of the Government's Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme's (ETBPP) new focus on these sectors.

Consortium takes a fresh look at monitoring

A consortium of leading international scientists, instrument manufacturers and chemical manufacturing companies has won a Foresight LINK Award to support its aim of stimulating research into a new of analytical tools for environment monitoring.

Further consultation for Sellafield’s MOX plant

The UK Government is inviting comments on further information about the economic case for BNFL's Mixed Oxide Reprocessing Plant (MOX) at Sellafield.

FoE rejects calls for renewed nuclear energy investment

Friends of the Earth (FoE) has dismissed as absurd the Royal Society's plea for the UK Government to support new nuclear power stations to fight global warming.

UK business buys into sustainability, survey shows

According to a recent survey by management consultancy Arthur D Little, over 80% of executives believe their companies can derive real business value by implementing a sustainable development approach to strategy and operations across the organisation.

First national guidelines for company greenhouse gas reporting

The UK Government has published guidelines to make it easier for business to respond to national commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Official receives record prison term for environmental law violation

Two former officers of LCP Chemicals, a bankrupt subsidiary of the Hanlin Group, have received long sentences for operating the company's Brunswick, Georgia plant in violation of environmental laws. One officer received the longest US prison term handed down for environmental crimes.

First 20 energy-efficient buildings get Energy Star label

The US EPA and the US Department of Energy (DOE) have announced the first 20 US buildings to receive the new Energy Star label for energy efficiency.

Lead-free ‘green’ steel developed

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Engineering have developed a lead-free alternative to 12L14, a free machining steel commonly used throughout the world.

Canadian companies form fuel cell association

Three Canadian companies have formed an association to prepare for the establishment of a fuel distribution network to meet the expected market demand for fuel cell vehicles.

Toxic waste removal gene identified

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered a gene that enables plants to detoxify heavy metals.

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