Charging for plastic bags cuts bag consumption by half in China
(Mon 29 Nov 2010 16:47)
Shoppers in China – the number one consumers of plastic bags in the world – reduced their consumption of plastic bags by half when stores were forced to charge consumers for the bags, according to research from the U
Fury as Scottish Govt shuts down environmental watchdog
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 18:39)
The Scottish Green Party has slammed today's announcement by SNP Ministers that they will follow the lead of the UK Government and scrap the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) in Scotland.
EU must increase emissions reduction target to 30%, say MEPs
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 13:28)
The EU would be acting in its own economic interest if it raised its 2020 CO2 reduction target to 30%, says a European Parliament resolution approved on Thursday, which also highlights forest protection and climate aid c
UK Govt urges communities to plug in to green energy revolution
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 13:18)
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today urged communities to grab the new opportunities to become more energy self sufficient and join the green energy revolution.
Tigers and polar bears are at high risk to environmental change
(Wed 24 Nov 2010 22:08)
Large predators are much more vulnerable than smaller species to environmental changes, such as over-hunting and habitat change, because they have to work so hard to find their next meal, according to a new study.
France threatened with heavy fines over aviation emissions
(Wed 24 Nov 2010 20:50)
The European Commission has warned France and six other Member States to speed up the adoption of measures to implement EU legislation on aviation emissions or face the risk of heavy fines.
Europe's largest recycling plant opens for business
(Tue 23 Nov 2010 21:59)
A state-of-the-art recycling facility with the capacity to recycle 2 billion plastic bottles a year has been opened following the completion of 14-month revamp after it was destroyed by fire.
Europe looks to extend state aid for coal mines until 2018
(Tue 23 Nov 2010 21:32)
The closure of uncompetitive coal mines will not reduce carbon dioxide emissions but will have serious consequences for employment, according to the European Parliament.
UN-led report outlines greenhouse gas emissions gap
(Tue 23 Nov 2010 21:14)
A new United Nations-led report says that nations can deliver almost 60 per cent of the emissions reductions needed to keep global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius only if the pledges made at last year’s
National Trust launches 5-year restoration for Kinder Scout
(Mon 22 Nov 2010 15:41)
The National Trust has announced that one of the key sites in the history of the battle to improve access to the countryside, Kinder Scout in the Peak District, is set to get a major £2.5 million restoration over five y
Global CO2 emissions back on rise in 2010 to record levels
(Sun 21 Nov 2010 20:20)
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – the main contributor to global warming – show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to a study led by the UK's University of Exeter.
Liverpool poised to tap into £15bn offshore wind opportunity
(Thu 18 Nov 2010 22:22)
Liverpool could become a major hub in the development of the UK's offshore wind industry and tap into a £15 billion opportunity, according to a new report.
UK's eco Eden Project forced to close following freak floods
(Thu 18 Nov 2010 10:29)
The UK's leading eco attraction, the Eden Project, has been forced to close until at least the beginning of next week after freak floods caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Dubai tops list as World's top CO2 polluter from energy use
(Wed 17 Nov 2010 15:02)
A new study has rated 183 countries on their CO₂emissions from energy use to identify United Arab Emirates, Australia, USA, Canada, Netherlands and Saudi Arabia as the six nations with the worst performance in relation
“Power corridors” to deliver renewable energy across Europe
(Wed 17 Nov 2010 11:49)
The European Commission has presented its energy infrastructure priorities for the next two decades, which will guarantee renewable energy will be delivered across the entire continent.
Carbon “pawprint” cut at world's most sustainable dog rescue centre
(Wed 17 Nov 2010 11:25)
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has been granted planning permission to build a state of the art Rehoming Centre in Leicestershire as part of its network of 18 centres across the UK and one in Dublin.
India and UK business leaders to kick start low carbon partnership
(Tue 16 Nov 2010 18:22)
Top business leaders from the UK and India have called for closer trade ties on clean technologies with the aim of boosting economic growth at the same time as cutting carbon emissions.
Scotland aims to create 60,000 new green jobs in low carbon economy
(Tue 16 Nov 2010 17:49)
A plan to create new green jobs and capture the opportunities of the low carbon economy has been published by the Scottish Government.
UK increases payments for environmental stewardship
(Tue 16 Nov 2010 11:42)
The UK Government has today confirmed the details of an increase in spending on Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) until 2014.
Roads to be recycled from work on power link-up
(Tue 16 Nov 2010 11:30)
A project to link the electricity networks of Wales and the Republic of Ireland is aiming to benefit the environment - by recycling the roads it excavates to lay a new cable.
