Cement News tagged under: Environmental
UK – RMC’s wild walk30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsRMC Aggregates’ Ian Southcott is celebrating the launch of the The Wildlife Trusts’ (TWT) latest guide of over 500 of the UK’s finest nature reserves, together with renowned ornithologist and TWT vice president Bill Oddie and Martin Spray, TWT acting director-general. RMC sponsors the guide which provides details on a number of reserves, all located on RMC sites, and part of RMC’s continued commitment to sustainable development. Across the UK, the company has worked in partnership with severa... |
Thailand – Rock quarrying receives Environment Board support30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsThailand – Rock quarrying receives Environment Board support . “The Board understands mining in ecologically sensitive areas is bad for the environment, but we cannot ignore the importance of economic development, “ said geologist Mr Prinya. “ The proposed conditions will enable mining to coexist with nature and environmental protection.” The conditions include the payment of higher fees, the reforestation of the area and the construction of reservoirs. In practical terms, this means hal... |
UK – Rugby protester blow30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsProtesters campaigning against the burning of tyres at the Rugby Cement works have been dealt a blow by the solicitors of the local borough council, who have advised against pressing ahead with court action. This could mean the end of legal action against the company’s alternative fuel plans as local pressure groups do not have the cash to fund the legal battle. Councillors are set to make an official decision on whether to go for a judicial review into Rugby Cement’s proposal at a meeti... |