Rob Edwards

Europe launches chemical safety crackdown

from New Scientist, 29 October 2003

The safety of thousands of potentially toxic chemicals in everyday use will have to be tested for the first time under a new regulatory framework launched by the European Commission.

The rules are aimed at protecting people and the environment, but have been weakened because of fierce opposition from industry and governments. And this has infuriated environmentalists.

Environment watchdog takes action over stench of Scotland’s sewage works

from Sunday Herald, 19 October 2003

THE stench is rich, deep and nauseating – and it gets everywhere. “If you leave the windows open, it permeates the whole house,” says Linda Tarbuck. “It’s disgusting.”