Less than eight years of landfill space left, warn council leaders
(Thu 08 Jul 2010 20:04)
Britain will run out of landfill space in less than eight years' time unless recycling rates are boosted and the amount of rubbish dumped in the ground is reduced, council leaders have warned.
Climate change could threaten a third of the world's flowering plants
(Wed 07 Jul 2010 17:41)
Faced with threats such as habitat loss and climate change, thousands of rare flowering plant species worldwide may become extinct before scientists can even discover them, according to a paper published today by a trio
Councils to start selling renewable power as Govt overturns ban
(Wed 07 Jul 2010 11:34)
A ban on councils selling green electricity into the national grid is to be overturned, Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne has announced as the carbon footprint of every local council in England is published.
Michelin TV ad banned for making misleading eco claim
(Wed 07 Jul 2010 10:58)
A million pound TV ad for tyre maker Michelin has been banned for making misleading environmental claims.
Ashes to ashes, mulch to mulch: World's most eco-friendly burial set for UK
(Tue 06 Jul 2010 16:45)
Freeze-dried funerals could soon be arriving in the UK as an environmentally friendly and space-saving alternative to cremations and burials.
ÂŁ15m Government cash boost for green bus fleets
(Tue 06 Jul 2010 12:01)
Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2 following an injection of ÂŁ15m of additional Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced.
UK Govt admits it has to “radically increase” use of renewable energy
(Fri 02 Jul 2010 18:05)
The UK Government says it is confident it can meet its 15 percent renewable energy target for 2020 with a three-point framework of action, according to plans submitted to the European Commission.
Real-time river level service launched to warn public of flooding
(Fri 02 Jul 2010 16:17)
A new service that allows householders and businesses to monitor river levels during a potential flood has been launched by the Environment Agency.
Low carbon car clubs given government cash boost
(Thu 01 Jul 2010 13:37)
Car clubs are set to benefit from an extra ÂŁ40,000 of Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced.
Formula 1 set to ration fuel as it launches carbon reduction scheme
(Thu 01 Jul 2010 00:06)
The Formula One racing industry has given the green light to an ambitious programme to reduce its carbon footprint by 15 percent reduction over the next three years and boost fuel efficiency.
UK rolls out home insulation scheme to save energy and cut carbon
(Wed 30 Jun 2010 19:12)
A massive increase in the amount of home insulation installed across Great Britain has been rolled out, paving the way for the Government’s new Green Deal.
Watchdog bans Porsche hybrid advert over misleading eco claim
(Wed 30 Jun 2010 18:31)
An advert for the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid has been banned after the car maker couldn't provide evidence of its eco claims.
British Gas to donate ÂŁ15m worth of solar panels to nation's schools
(Wed 30 Jun 2010 17:40)
British Gas has announced it is to donate and install solar panels - worth between ÂŁ20,000 and 40,000 per school - in up to 750 schools.
Forget real-time energy monitor, DECC follows real-time porn stars
(Wed 30 Jun 2010 15:34)
Officials at the Government's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have been caught out on their Twitter page following an extreme porn site.
Organic food “Euro-Leaf” label comes into force tomorrow
(Wed 30 Jun 2010 14:51)
New EU rules on organic food labelling including the requirement to display the new EU organic logo, enter into force tomorrow.
European retailers sign up to climate commitment
(Fri 25 Jun 2010 09:42)
European business leaders have delivered a voluntary environmental code of conduct for the retail sector designed to commit the industry to a set of principles and measures aimed at reducing their environmental footprint
UK reveals sharp fall in renewable's share of energy mix
(Fri 25 Jun 2010 09:25)
The UK Government has announced a drop in the share of electricity generated from all renewable sources of nearly 7 per cent.
Government signals new approach to boost recycling rates
(Tue 15 Jun 2010 14:26)
The Government has signalled a new approach to boost recycling rates after announcing a full review of waste policy in England.
Europe announces new safety standard plans for electric cars
(Tue 15 Jun 2010 11:24)
The European Commission has introduced new proposals to ensure that electric cars placed on the European market are safe and that consumers are protected against direct contacts with parts of the car under voltage.
US says BP is “doing everything asked of it” to tackle oil spill
(Mon 14 Jun 2010 19:54)
UK Energy Minister Chris Huhne has told Parliament the US administration is satisfied oil giant BP is “doing everything asked of it” in its effort to combat the Gulf of Mexico spill.
