Dutch study shows regulation works in reducing packaging
(Thu 19/05)
Policies to reduce packaging are effective as long as they remain in place for at least five years and aim for an absolute reduction in packaging volume, experiences from the Netherlands suggest.
UN calls on nations to urgently green their economies
(Tue 17/05)
The world must radically alter the way it produces and consumes materials if genuinely sustainable development is going to take root, the head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) said today.
UN to send fact-finding team to Japan's stricken nuclear plant
(Tue 17/05)
The United Nations atomic agency announced today that it will send a team of international experts on a fact-finding mission to Japan to assess nuclear safety in the wake of the damage caused by March’s devastating ear
Building emissions can be cut by a quarter by 2050
(Mon 16/05)
A new report from the International Energy Agency released today shows how heating and cooling technologies that are energy-efficient and that emit little or no carbon dioxide can dramatically reduce energy consumption a
Action needed now to tackle climate change - Congress report
(Thu 12/05)
Warning that the risk of dangerous climate change impacts is growing with every ton of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, a National Research Council committee today reiterated the pressing need for substantia
Satellite pics opened up to help response to natural disasters
(Wed 11/05)
The UK has gained agreement on providing universal access to satellite images during natural emergencies, at its first meeting after taking over as Chair of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters.
Legal bid to force transparency on highly toxic chemicals
(Mon 09/05)
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is being sued over its refusal to release the names of companies producing some of the most dangerous chemicals in the EU market.
UN study shows 80% of world's energy could be supplied by renewables
(Mon 09/05)
Nearly 80 percent of the world‘s energy supply could be met by renewable sources by the middle of the century if supported by the right policies, a new UN report shows.
Environmental disease in children costs US economy $77bn a year
(Thu 05/05)
Researchers have revealed the staggering economic impact of toxic chemicals and air pollutants in the environment, and propose new legislation to mandate testing of new chemicals and also those already on the market.
Europe unveils new plan to halt biodiversity loss within ten years
(Tue 03/05)
The European Commission today presented a new strategy to protect and improve the state of Europe's biodiversity over the next decade.
Global green leaders spell out vision and goals for next 50 years
(Sat 30/04)
A summit of environmental leaders and politicians has called for an urgent move towards a global green economy in order to achieve sustainable development over the next half century.
Climate fund must spur private investment in poorer countries
(Sat 30/04)
A new fund aimed at mobilizing resources to help developing countries mitigate the impact of global warming must encourage private sector financing in an effort to tackle its most devastating effects, the top United Nati
Low-carbon business models key to sustainable growth - UN
(Thu 28/04)
The head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today urged businesses to transform their enterprises into low-carbon operations that are environmentally sound and benefit communities in order to remain profi
Europe rebuked for supplying false volcano ash info to air passengers
(Thu 28/04)
The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has criticised the misleading information given to air passengers by the European Commission during the volcanic ash crisis in 2010.
Europe agrees final details of carbon emission allowances
(Wed 27/04)
The European Commission has today agreed on how free emission allowances should be allocated from 2013 to industrial installations covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
