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New technique for soil decontamination

Canadian researchers have recently reported on the performance of a pilot-plant for decontaminating soils contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls.

Golder Associates to produce best practices guide for mining consortium

The International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) has selected Golder Associates to produce a beta version of a guide to prevent and manage acid rock drainage (ARD) at mining operations - one that incorporates proven best practices and solutions from around the world.

Progress in management of contaminated sites in Europe

Soil contamination requiring clean up is present at approximately 250,000 sites in the EEA member countries, according to recent estimates.

On-site soil cleaning

A new technique of thermal cleansing of polluted soil has just won the first prize in Belgium's Brussels Innovation Award.

Study to investigate Avoca mining area

The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan T.D., is conducting a wide-ranging study to investigate the impacts of past mining activity and develop rehabilitation and long-term management options for the Avoca mining site.

Management and remediation of the Avoca Mining Area

The Geological Survey of Ireland (Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources) - on behalf of Minister Dempsey - has appointed CDM to carry out a Feasibility Study for the Management and Remediation of the Avoca Mining Area.

European Commission produces atlas showing extent of nutrient pollution in Europe

Nutrients are essential for plants and animals - but, in excessive amounts, they can lead to a significant decrease in soil and water quality.

EPA Code of Practice

The Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. Dick Roche T.D., has launched the EPA's Code of Practice on Environmental Risk Assessment for Unregulated Waste Disposal Sites.

Roche welcomes EPA Code of Practice for historic waste disposal sites

Mr. Dick Roche, TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, launched the EPA's new Code of Practice on Environmental Risk Assessment for Unregulated Waste Disposal Sites.

Suspected contamination of soil at South Park, Claddagh, Galway

The EPA became aware of suspected high levels of metals in soil at South Park, Claddagh, Galway in June 2006.