Year: 1999

Presidential candidates defy voters to reject stronger fuel efficiency standards

OECD paints alarming picture of Russian environmental degradation

A study of the environmental performance of the Russian Federation presents a picture of a country struggling with dangerously high air pollution, deteriorating drinking water infrastructure, inadequate hazardous waste management measures and rising greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment Agency enforcement news

Recent environmental enforcement news from Industrial Environmental Management.

EU WWTD drives water pollution monitoring market in Europe

The full implementation of the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is one of many factors that will lead to growth in water pollution monitoring, with automated instruments in particular demand.

Enivronmental impact of air transport industry under the microscope

Plans by the European Commission to establish environmental policy for the air transport sector have coincided with talks by environmental inspectors working across Europe on how to measure airports' environmental impacts.

EA plans environmental campaign as London race for mayor intensifies

The Environment Agency plans to publish details of its consultation on London's environment in early February, in time for mayoral candidates to incorporate its points into their campaign manifestos.

EU negotiator at WTO accused of losing control over GMOs

The EU's negotiator has come under attack from EU member state environment ministers who are concerned that attempts to get environmental issues onto the World Trade Organisation agenda have resulted in the EU losing its authority to control genetically modified organisms.

Banks fear they could be liable for pollution caused by companies that borrow from them

Research shows UK banks are concerned they could be held liable for environmental damages caused by insolvent borrowers.

Air pollution plans need strengthening in nine major US urban areas

The US EPA has found that air pollution reduction plans must be strengthened in nine of the USA's major urban areas.

Half the world’s major rivers are seriously depleted and polluted

More than half of the world's major rivers are being seriously depleted and polluted according to the World Commission on Water for the 21st Century.

SWEDEN: Magazine for foreign readers seeking Swedish perspective on the environment

An English-language periodical has been launched by the Swedish EPA and Ministry of the Environment.

Highways Agency unveils plan to protect roadside environment

The Highways Agency - the operator of England's network of motorways and trunk roads - has launched a new environment strategy to protect the environment alongside the country's motorways.