Reducing the environmental impact of quarrying
Language: English Series: HM Treasury Press Release ; (HMT8) 9 March 1999 | DETR News Release ; (213) 9 March 1999 (5)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: DETR research shows significant environmental costs associated with quarrying. The government considers that there is a case for a tax on the extraction of aggregates, but has initially asked the quarrying industry to produce further voluntary measures to reduce the environmental impacts.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3510-49 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 92033-1001 |
DETR research shows significant environmental costs associated with quarrying. The government considers that there is a case for a tax on the extraction of aggregates, but has initially asked the quarrying industry to produce further voluntary measures to reduce the environmental impacts.