Switzerland leads the world in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) produced by researchers at Yale and Columbia Universitie
Scientists warn of increasing risk of powerful solar storms
(Wed 01/02)
Scientists have warned of an increasing risk of powerful solar storms over the next 12-months as the Sun nears the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity.... Read more
Europe to target pharmaceutical pollution with new water quality rules
(Tue 31/01)
The European Commission has unveiled a new set of water pollution rules, which will for the first time include certain pharmaceutical products.... Read more
Earth to be hit by biggest solar storm for seven years this week
(Mon 23/01)
A radiation surge from a massive solar storm is heading towards Earth at 4 million miles per hour as American scientists warn of the potential risk of disruption.... Read more
Europe scrambles to tackle outbreak of newly discovered livestock virus
(Thu 12/01)
European food safety officials have met to discuss the spread of a newly detected virus that is spreading through farms on the Continent.... Read more
Switzerland tops global league on green performance
(Thu 02/02)
Switzerland leads the world in addressing pollution control and natural resource management challenges, according to the 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) produced by researchers at Yale and Columbia Universitie
Scientists warn of increasing risk of powerful solar storms
(Wed 01/02)
Scientists have warned of an increasing risk of powerful solar storms over the next 12-months as the Sun nears the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity.
Europe to target pharmaceutical pollution with new water quality rules
(Tue 31/01)
The European Commission has unveiled a new set of water pollution rules, which will for the first time include certain pharmaceutical products.
Earth to be hit by biggest solar storm for seven years this week
(Mon 23/01)
A radiation surge from a massive solar storm is heading towards Earth at 4 million miles per hour as American scientists warn of the potential risk of disruption.
Europe scrambles to tackle outbreak of newly discovered livestock virus
(Thu 12/01)
European food safety officials have met to discuss the spread of a newly detected virus that is spreading through farms on the Continent.
Tsunami debris vanishes in Pacific but could still affect US West Coast
(Fri 30/12)
Anything that goes into the ocean will eventually either sink or float. Debris from the tsunami that devastated Japan in March could reach the United States as early as this winter, according to predictions by NOAA scien
UN launches Decade on Biodiversity to stem loss of world species
(Sun 18/12)
The United Nations has launched the Decade on Biodiversity with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urging humanity to live in harmony with nature and to preserve and properly manage its riches for the prosperity of current an
Europe launches action plan to boost eco-innovation
(Thu 15/12)
The European Commission has launched an ambitious Eco-innovation Action Plan to help business deliver green growth and environmental benefits.
Europe brings in law to make washing powder more eco-friendly
(Wed 14/12)
Washing powders and dishwasher detergents will need to be almost phosphorus-free in future, following a vote in the European Parliament today.
Europe to triple funding of climate action fund to €3.2 billion
(Mon 12/12)
The European Commission has announced proposed to provide €3.2 billion up to 2020 to a new programme for the environment and climate action - LIFE.
Europe introduces new rules to cut noise pollution from traffic
(Fri 09/12)
The European Commission has today proposed to reduce the noise pollution produced by cars, vans, buses, coaches, light and heavy trucks by a quarter.
Halliburton turns on BP as war of words over Gulf of Mexico oil spill steps up
(Wed 07/12)
Halliburton has today accused oil giant BP of “poor decisions and practices” following accusations of destroyed evidence in relation to last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
UN Secretary-General calls on nations to agree plan on climate change
(Tue 06/12)
United Nations' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries not to lose momentum and show determined leadership to advance negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, as
Global carbon emissions reach record high of 10 billion tonnes
(Sun 04/12)
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have increased by 49 per cent in the last two decades, according to the latest figures by an international team of researchers.
UK pledges £10m to help tackle deforestation in Brazil
(Sun 04/12)
The UK Government has agreed to provide £10 million to a joint project to tackle deforestation in Brazil, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman announced today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban,
