Global biofuel standard launched to secure sustainability
(Wed 23/03)
The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels has announced the launch of the RSB Certification System today at the World Biofuels Markets 2011 in Rotterdam.
Europe aims to make 2013 the “Year of Air”
(Wed 23/03)
European leaders are aiming to make 2013 the “Year of Air” to highlight the problems of pollution and air quality.
UN complains of missing “crucial” data on nuclear crisis
(Tue 22/03)
The United Nations agency that coordinates global nuclear safety tonight reported “some improvements” in the Japanese nuclear power plant crisis, but warned that the overall situation remains very serious and said it
Europe's forests expand by 25 million hectares in past 20 years
(Tue 22/03)
Forested areas in Europe, North America, the Caucasus and Central Asia have been increasing steadily, growing by 30 million hectares over the past two decades.
Nuclear emergency response needs big upgrade, warns UN chief
(Mon 21/03)
The international emergency response framework for dealing with nuclear power plant accidents needs to be reassessed and communications improved in light of the current crisis in Japan, the head of the United Nations age
Survey shows just 7% of consumers trust companies' green claims
(Mon 21/03)
Businesses risk facing a costly backlash due to consumer mistrust of firms’ claims of action on climate change, according to new research commissioned by the Carbon Trust and supported by global brand analysis, from Br
Nations must protect forests to tackle looming water scarcity
(Mon 21/03)
With 1.8 billion people threatened by absolute water scarcity by 2025, and two-thirds of the world’s population facing potential shortages, countries must better protect and manage forests to ensure the provision of cl
Europe needs stricter rules to achieve carbon emission targets
(Thu 17/03)
The EU needs to work fast to put extra legislation in place if it is to meet its commitment to cut domestic carbon emissions by 80-95% by 2050, warns the European Wind Energy Association.
Melting Arctic is coming out of hibernation, study finds
(Wed 16/03)
Reduced ice cover in the Arctic Ocean could be the reason why the UK has experienced colder winters recently.
Arctic on the verge of record ozone loss, new data confirms
(Mon 14/03)
Unusually low temperatures in the Arctic ozone layer have recently initiated massive ozone depletion, researchers have found.
France faces hefty penalties over industrial pollution
(Mon 14/03)
The European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with strict EU rules on industrial emissions.
Europe sets tough new set of energy efficiency measures
(Tue 08/03)
Europe has released a tough new set of energy saving measures that it claims will save households up to €1000 a year and cut emissions.
Roadmap launched to create a low-carbon Europe by 2050
(Tue 08/03)
The European Commission has today published its Roadmap for transforming the European Union into a competitive low carbon economy by 2050.
Leading food makers axe recycled packaging over cancer fears
(Tue 08/03)
Leading food makers have announced they are changing the packaging they use for products such as breakfast cereal after researchers raised concern about possible health risks from recycled cardboard.
Roof study reveals health dangers of harvested rainwater
(Mon 07/03)
A study of harvested rainwater collected from different types of roof surfaces has revealed the potential of a serious health risk.
