EUROPE: FEAR OVER ATLANTIC'S MARINE POPULATION
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Concern over the impact of over-fishing and pollution on the prospects for marine life has been expressed following a report on the North-east Atlantic's environmental well-being. Newer man-made chemicals, radioactive and toxic pollution were offsetting the success achieved in dealing with industrial pollution and sewage discharges, according to Ospar, the international marine pollution commission. The report warned that long-term harm could befall the northern and western European coasts and seas and that the members of Ospar, including the UK, Spain and France, should place greater emphasis on dealing with a greater array of pollution sources and conserving fish stocks. The report cited dangerous polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and OP pesticides in the North Sea, while in Celtic seas including the Malin Sea, the oil and gas industries and coastal development were highlighted as risks.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: PRIME MINISTER MAKES SPEECH ON ENVIRONMENT
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The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, has made a speech on the environment. Blair pledged to 're-engage the political system on the importance of the environmental challenge' and acknowledged the scale of a wide range of environmental problems. Blair admitted that his government had paid more attention to the needs of education, health and crime since it came to power, but that it now intends to form new partnerships between green pressure groups, business and the Government to tackle issue such as global climate change, the over-exploitation of fish stocks and the extinction of wildlife. Blair also announced the investment of some GB[pound] 50mn for the setting up of offshore wind farms.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: CALL TO POSTPONE CLIMATE CHANGE LEVY
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Twenty-nine trade associations have called on the government to postpone the introduction of the climate change levy amid fears that around 66% of high energy power users in the UK would be adversely affected by the tax. Companies want the levy to be introduced in April 2002 rather than April 2001 and are also calling for changes that enable more companies to be eligible for rebates. Under the new levy, companies will be liable to pay levies of 50% and 10% on gas and electricity bills with the government promising to use the expected GB[pound] 1bn generated from the tax to reduce National Insurance contributions from employers.
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Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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