VAT removed from carbon credits to prevent fraud
(Mon 03/08)
The Government has taken steps to stop carbon emissions fraud after studies showed there was a "substantial" risk of conmen targeting the UK.
New study into toxic plastic island that is devastating ocean life
(Fri 31/07)
A massive island of discarded plastic is poisoning the Pacific Ocean and devastating wildlife populations.
Cyprus' first wind farm gets green light
(Fri 31/07)
Cyprus will begin construction of the first wind farm on the island in September after finance was secured for the £145 million project.
European Commission to review biofuels production
(Fri 31/07)
The European Commission will investigate the environmental impact of clearing forests for biofuel production.
Battle to save the Amazon rainforest gets boost
(Tue 28/07)
The Ashaninka tribe in the Amazon rainforest has received support from an unlikely source – printing technology company Brother.
Three men arrested over Brazilian toxic waste shipment
(Fri 24/07)
The Environment Agency has arrested three men in connection with the alleged illegal shipment of toxic waste from England to Brazil.
Ed Miliband visits controversial Severn Barrage site
(Fri 24/07)
Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, visited the Severn Estuary yesterday to review a potential site for a tidal energy project.
EU industry profiting from wasteful emissions targets
(Thu 23/07)
Companies could make over £4.3 billion profits from the flawed European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS), claims new report.
Pacific islanders set to win race to become world's first carbon-neutral nation
(Wed 22/07)
Pacific islanders set to win race to become world's first carbon-neutral nation.
Universities share £2m research grant for off-grid electricity projects
(Wed 22/07)
Universities share £2 million research grant for off-grid electricity projects.
Salford academic drafts green statement for G8 leaders
(Mon 13/07)
A University of Salford academic has submitted sustainable development guidelines to leaders of the world’s most powerful countries.
EU launches new £120m research fund for fuel cell and hydrogen technology
(Sat 04/07)
EU launch £120m research fund for fuel cell and hydrogen technology
UK languishes as Costa Rica tops the green Happy Planet Index
(Sat 04/07)
UK languishes as Costa Rica tops the eco Happy Planet Index
Modern-day dairy farms have lower carbon footprint than in 1944
(Thu 11/06)
Modern-day dairy farms have lower carbon footprint than in 1944
Global climate pact is “messy” but good start
(Tue 02/06)
Yesterday delegates from 181 countries began to thrash out the first draft of a new UN climate change treaty, ahead of the landmark convention in Copenhagen in December.
