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Press Releases 2007
December 2007
CIWEM IS STILL CALLING FOR ZERO VAT ON DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS
In March 2007, CIWEM encouraged Gordon Brown to extend proposed reduced VAT rates for energy efficient products to digital publications. Although Gordon Brown has committed the UK to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percent by 2050, online publications are still being charged the normal rate of VAT.
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DETERMINED EFFORT NEEDED TO DELIVER PITT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
CIWEM welcomes Sir Michael Pitt's 'Cabinet Office Lessons Learnt' interim report, which emphasises the need for a robust, long term approach to flood risk management and greater coordination between the many organisations involved.
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BECOME THE NEXT ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
2008’s international Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is now open.
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UNEARTHING RIVERS
Many urban rivers exist in subterranean obscurity, contained in underground culverts that reduce the ecological and recreational value of an area. CIWEM believes that returning our waterways to a more natural condition would bring environmental, social and economic benefits.
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WATER REUSE IS A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR UK INDUSTRY
CIWEM believes that water reuse should play an important part in achieving more sustainable water management in the UK.
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November 2007
PROTECTING OUR GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND
Green belt is set to become the next environmental battleground as green groups square up to the Government and its plans to build hundreds of thousands of new homes across the country.
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FAITH IN THE ENVIRONMENT
As many religions believe that it is immoral to damage our world, CIWEM believes that the world’s faiths groups need to take a leading role in protecting the environment.
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TWENTY FOUR HOUR CONSUMER FAST
In Britain we use 8 million plastic bags every year, produce enough rubbish to fill a swimming pool every 90 minutes and personal debt totals £1.4 trillion. And during Christmas we throw away an extra 270000 tonnes of packaging, so Buy Nothing Day is a timely reminder that everything we buy has an impact on our planet.
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CIWEM SAYS NO TO UNPRINCIPLED LAND GRAB
With global warming opening up remote regions, CIWEM is extremely concerned about increasing international interest in the exploitation of fragile environments for energy sources.
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SANITATION FOR ALL
World Toilet Day on 19th November reminds us that over 2.6 billion people lack any form of ‘improved’ sanitation; one-sixth of the world's population get their water from sources contaminated by human and animal feces; half of all people in developing countries have an illness related to sanitation and water quality; and every six seconds, a child dies of diarrhoea.
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF WAR
CIWEM calls for tougher international laws to protect the environment in times of conflict. CIWEM believes that unless we protect the environment during and after war, the chances of returning stability and prosperity to that area are limited.
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A SUSTAINABLE WATER INDUSTRY?
Existing regulatory framework in the water industry is too conservative and old fashioned. We need an environmentally aware, climate change adapted approach to water regulation.
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October 2007
LOOK AT THE WAY WE LIVE
This year’s World Habitat Day on Monday 1st October is designated by the United Nations to reflect on our urban lifestyle. Half of humanity is now living in towns and cities, resulting in over crowding, increased crime rates and rising pollution levels. Residents in poor urban districts and slums are also increasingly vulnerable to disasters wrought by climate change.
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PICTURING THE ENVIRONMENT
Photo journalist Sudipto Das is the Environmental Photographer of the Year.
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September 2007
LAUNCH YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER!
CIWEM’s new website is helping students and graduates gain the knowledge and experience they need for a successful career in the environment.
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WE HAVE BEEN WARNED
CIWEM is calling for legislation and actions that reconcile the needs of the environment, people and businesses, and that are responsive to changing climatic conditions.
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CIWEM WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENTIAL TEAM
A new Presidential team at CIWEM is helping to achieve a more clean, green and sustainable world. David Rooke MBE has taken over from Bob Sargent and is joined by Alastair Moseley as the new Vice-President and Malcolm White as President-Elect.
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August 2007
LET THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DO ITS JOB
CIWEM believes that it would be irresponsible to imagine that extreme weather events such as we have seen in recent weeks will not become more frequent. But preparing for climate change means dramatic changes in the way homes, businesses and roads are planned.
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WE CANNOT IGNORE THE ISSUE
In a recent poll, nearly 80 percent of CIWEM members agreed that there needs to be a population policy as part of a strategy for action on climate change.
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July 2007
CIWEM’S JOURNAL TACKLES FLOOD RISK
Recent floods in the UK damaged up to £1.5 billion worth of assets. With more extreme weather events predicted for the future, CIWEM is providing a unique resource to discuss global strategies for flood risk management.
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EXTREME FLOODING – BECOMING THE NORM?
Three flood warnings, thunderstorms, hail and a tornado are threatening already flood ravaged areas over the coming days.
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THE TIMES WATER MANAGEMENT REPORT
CIWEM and the Times have produced a supplement examining sustainable ways to cope with floods, droughts and shortages. Read about Nick Reeves's thoughts on water efficiency and Gordon Browm, CIWEM/RSPB's Living Wetlands Award, SUDS, water supply issues, grey water recycling and much more.
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June 2007
MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
CIWEM’s coveted 2006 World of Difference Award has been won by Professor Duncan Mara on behalf of the Esholt Research Group at the University of Leeds for their natural wastewater treatment systems.
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ART WORKS FOR CIWEM
CIWEM is bringing artists and environmentalists together at The Global Environment 2007 to showcase the latest in artistic practices and examine how the arts can contribute to a sustainable future.
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A CELEBRATION OF THE PRESENT
At CIWEM's Annual Dinner, Rt. Hon John Gummer, MP, Chair, Conservative Party Quality of Life Policy Group, declared that this was the most exciting time to live since the Renaissance.
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MANKIND’S EXPLOITATION IS CAUSING ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
Enviromental change caused by the development of our natural resources has been a critical global issue for many years. Now a recent paper in CIWEM's peer-reviewed Water and Environment Journal warns that environmental degradation will become one of the greatest threats to the world, affecting water resources, water quality, agricultural production and vegetation levels.
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Biodiversity at Risk
With Global biodiversity in decline and further threatened by climate change, CIWEM demands that more action be taken to protect and enhance the Earth's biodiversity
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HERITAGE FACES ENVIRONMENTAL THREAT
Our heritage assets are in danger from both natural and man-made threats
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March 2007
BLUE IS THE NEW GREEN: ENVIRONMENT MINISTER FOLLOWS CIWEM’S LEAD
Environment Secretary, David Miliband, has followed advice given by CIWEM to the Government in 2004, when the Institution proposed the creation of a 'Blue Belt' land designation, similar to Green Belts around major UK cities.
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A BROWN BUDGET
Although CIWEM recognises that some of the actions taken by Gordon Brown encourage good environmental behaviour, CIWEM believes that this year’s budget is actually less green than in the past.
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WATER SCARCITY DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION
Over one billion people are still without clean and safe drinking water and sanitation; and climatic change threatens to make the situation worse. CIWEM believes that action for an holistic approach to global water management is needed now to ensure fair and equitable access in the future.
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CIWEM’S GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
CIWEM’s Annual Conference, The Global Environment 2007, is coming to London.
For three days, environmental professionals, business leaders, arts professionals, charity, NGO, government and international agency representatives, academics and students from all over the world will come together to explore a wide spectrum of environmental issues.
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CIWEM CALLS FOR ZERO VAT ON DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS
CIWEM welcomes the Chancellor’s speech of 12th March which called for the EU to permit lower VAT rates for energy efficient products. However, in a recent letter to Gordon Brown, CIWEM Executive Director, Nick Reeves, strongly urged that a reduced rate for energy efficient goods be extended to digital publications.
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February 2007
CIWEM AND THE ACADEMY OF EXPERTS JOIN FORCES
CIWEM and the Academy of Experts have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
CIWEM has signed an MoU with the Academy of Experts, the professional body for Expert Witnesses, Mediators and Arbitrators.
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CIWEM SAYS WORLD IS TOO TIMID IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
CIWEM’s President is adamant we must act now. The science is no longer in doubt but the motivations of politicians need to be called into question
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WETLANDS: A VICTIM OF CLIMATE CHANGE BUT A WEAPON AGAINST IT
Wetlands were identified as an invaluable resource by Barry Gardiner MP (Minister for Biodiversity, Landscape and Rural Affairs) at CIWEM’s World Wetlands Day conference
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LIFE FLOWS AGAIN THROUGH THE LOST RIVER OF LONDON
One of London’s lost rivers has been rescued from subterranean obscurity by an award winning restoration scheme
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January 2007
CIWEM’S CELEBRATIONS FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WETLANDS DAY
World Wetlands Day has been celebrated for the past ten years and to mark its tenth anniversary, CIWEM is hosting two days of dynamic discussion focusing on all issues surrounding sustainable wetlands
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