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Livestock’s impact on climate change

The best chance for averting climate change catastrophe may be to eat less meat, according to new research

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Third unaware of duty to manage asbestos

Almost one third of businesses are unaware of their duty to manage asbestos

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New safety manifesto launched

The British Safety Council has launched its manifesto for workplace health and safety

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New car emissions fall

Average carbon emissions from new cars in the UK fell in 2011

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Plastic bags – what’s the alternative?

The EU has just ruled out a complete ban on plastic bags, but what’s the best way of reducing their use?

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Biffa waste

What a nuisance! The interaction between the common law and statutory regulation

Following a Court of Appeal ruling, complying with an environmental permit is no longer a defence to nuisance claims

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Where to find a health and safety job

If you’re looking for a health and safety management position, you’re most likely to find one in the Midlands, according to new research

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Setting the standard for new homes

The highly energy efficient PassivHaus standard is a radical way of reducing carbon emissions in housing development

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How to achieve Carbon Trust Standard success

More than 650 organisations have achieved the Carbon Trust Standard since it was launched in 2008

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Achieving IEMA membership through the 10-day Associate course

The environmental profession is perhaps a little unusual in that many people who end up working in the field often come to it via a non-traditional route

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