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Report reveals large water saving potential in Europe
A European Commission report has found that water use in the European Union could be reduced by about 40%
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EPA Issues demand for Midland dioxin sampling data
Part of a larger investigation of Dow Chemical Co.'s dioxin contamination in the Midland area
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European Round-upEC consults on sustainable industry
The European Commission has just completed a consultation on sustainable consumption and production and sustainable industrial policy. It will use the contributions received to prepare action plans on these topics. In a background document, the EC noted that current patterns of consumption and production are leading to the rapid depletion ...
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Online onlyMore CO2 makes plants less thirsty and boosts river levels
New research suggests higher carbon dioxide levels will increase river levels in the future
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Online onlyMeasles cases in 2006 highest on record
480 confirmed cases of measles in the UK so far this year
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AnalysisFarmers as risk managers: lessons from this summer
A bad year for agriculture has exposed the need for business continuity plans
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Research reveals business leaders top emerging risks concerns
Fortune 1000 executives fear a lack of access to fresh water more than a pandemic disease outbreak
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UK TUC issues advice on social networking
Employers should have in place policies covering the use of the web and should not be tempted to check out the profiles of job applicants on social networking sites
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Satellites show gas flaring on the rise in 22 countries
Study says 22 countries increased gas flaring, 16 reduced it, and nine have maintained stable levels over a 12-year period
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San Diego hospital launches countersuit against its insurer
Independent hospital says insurance company refuses to pay hospital market-competitive rates
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Online onlyModest growth in European retail sales
The Bloomberg European retail purchasing index has risen representing the first increase in retail sales in four months
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Online onlyPicture warnings to appear on UK tobacco packets
The move makes the UK the first country in the EU to introduce such visual warnings on all tobacco products
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Safety charity criticises draft Code of Practice for Regulators
The draft Code of Practice for Regulators needs significant changes, said the Centre for Corporate Accountability
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Numbers living without health insurance up in the US
The percentage of people covered by employment-based health insurance decreased to 59.7% in 2006
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Online onlyStudy: UK employers show mixed environmental performance
70% of HR professionals admit that their organisation could do more
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Firms affected by Minnesota bridge collapse offered Federal aid
US Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans
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Media firms say reputation damage is biggest risk
A study found that 30% of media companies have no plans to protect their reputation
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Online onlyUS Financial Services Committee to hold hearing on credit markets
Entitled: Recent Events in the Credit and Mortgage Markets and Possible Implications for U.S. Consumers and the Global Economy
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Aon boosts Asia Pacific client services
Aon has expanded its Asia Pacific team with the addition of five new hires across the region
