News.

Policy Briefing: Consultation on aviation taxes: Environmental liability - first reading vote in EU parliament; Emissions trading; DEFRA strategy; The state of Europe's environment.

EU Bytes: Delay for reform of EU Chemicals policy; European Parliament calls for strengthening of environmental liability proposal; Best practice on training and qualifications for environmental inspectors; Suppliers to foot the bill for historical waste; Greener holidays; UK faces court action over ELV Directive.

Hodgson's Choice: A clear view of the approaching precipice - the Michael Meacher interview.

EMA in Practice: EIA follow-up, linking impact assessment with implementation; Auditing for emergencies, being prepared and being responsive; The Corporate Responsibility Index, a benchmark of responsible business practice.

Stepping Stones: The great paper chase.

Education and Training: Embedding sustainability into the curriculum; Environmental Courses, July, August and September; EAUC calls for UK government commitment to sustainable development in universities and colleges.

IEMA Student Essay: The price of everything and the value of nothing, economics and monetary valuation of the environment.

Raising the Standard: Becoming phased, flexible and focussed.

Eco-futures: Energy entrepreneurs.

Laying down the Law: Gold plating the Water Directive.

Bookfile.

Institute News and CEAM: Pitfalls with Registered Environmental Impact Assessor applications; IEMA Council reviews members' fees; Tax relief on IEMA Membership subscriptions.