(par 10.7.5) UK energy dependence – five hidden costs expose truth about fracking
UK energy dependence – five hidden costs expose truth about fracking http://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2014/aug/18/uk-energy-dependence-five-hidden-costs-fracking The shale boom is a bubble waiting to burst as economics of extraction falter and the trickle of bad environmental news starts to swell Wells at an oilfield near McKittrick, California. Critics have concerns over water usage and possible chemical pollution of groundwater. […]
(par 10.7.4) New laws will endanger environment
New laws ‘will endanger environment’ http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/new-laws-will-endanger-environment-1.1566056 By Melanie Gosling INDEPENDENT Vissershok Farm: Changes could also cut off the publics legal right to influence decisions concerning activities that would affect the environment and residents living nearby. Cape Town – Proposed changes to national environmental laws will have far-reaching effects – including paving the way for companies to […]
(par 10.7.2) Environmental Compliance Auditing, Monitoring and Reporting
What is Environmental Compliance Auditing, Monitoring and Reporting? https://www.focusedvision.com.au/environmental-consulting-services/environmental-compliance-auditing-monitoring-and-reporting/ By Focused Vision Consulting First of all, what is environmental compliance? Businesses may be required to comply with environmental legislation, regulations or other guidelines, including where they: have been granted environmental approvals and therefore need to comply with legislation or conditions of that approval operate under […]