Europe throws away £5bn a year by dumping waste
(Wed 07 Oct 2009 16:13)
European nations are wasting more than £5 billion a year by failing to recycle waste properly, according to research by campaign group Friends of the Earth.
Sweden leads the EU charge towards a more wide-ranging EPBD
(Thu 17 Sep 2009 11:28)
Under the Swedish presidency there is a new urgency to the European Union’s desire to lead the way when negotiations on a successor to Kyoto begin. But will the UK grasp the opportunity?
AA President: Simple may be smarter in reducing CO2 from cars
(Mon 14 Sep 2009 15:58)
Poorly thought out park and ride schemes and 20mph speed zones are not the correct way to reduce carbon emissions from car travel, says the AA President, Edmund King.
Lightbulb ban begins today
(Tue 01 Sep 2009 11:18)
The EU ban on traditional lightbulbs comes into effect today, and businesses and green groups are welcoming the legislation.
Tropical ecosystems lost to climate change could increase disease risk in humans
(Tue 25 Aug 2009 15:24)
The destruction of tropical ecosystems by climate change could have a knock-on effect on human health, claims new research funded by the National Science Foundation.
Defra flood plan 'inadequate', says Countryside Alliance
(Thu 20 Aug 2009 15:33)
Plans by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to invest £16 million in flood defences have been branded ‘inadequate’ by the Countryside Alliance.
Water shortage the biggest environmental concern on the planet, says survey
(Wed 19 Aug 2009 15:31)
Water shortages and pollution are a bigger danger to the planet than climate change and melting ice caps, according to a survey published this week.
Biofuels 'starving the poor to keep the cars of the rich running'
(Mon 17 Aug 2009 12:17)
Biofuels have gone from a global energy saviour to a bogeyman that threatens to ‘starve the poor to keep the cars of the rich running’, according to leading charity Christian Aid.
Environmental work should be 'part of mainstream education'
(Thu 13 Aug 2009 14:07)
Young volunteers are being put off environmental work because they are being forced to dig holes and pick up litter instead of learning about conservation, according to a study published today.
Airport tax could increase carbon emissions
(Thu 06 Aug 2009 16:53)
The UK Airport Departure Tax introduced by the Government could encourage more carbon emissions, claim a leading tourism organisation.
Only reform of the Energy Performance Certificates will bring about improvements
(Sun 26 Jul 2009 14:17)
Only reform of the Energy Performance Certificates will bring about improvements, says Director of the Association for the Conservation of Energy.
Solar industry being undermined by 'questionable research'
(Wed 22 Jul 2009 13:13)
The Solar Trade Association (STA) believes the solar industry is being undermined by ‘questionable research and poor advice’.
Government must overhaul waste system, says think tank
(Wed 22 Jul 2009 10:30)
Britain’s waste system is perceived as a means of employing stealth bin taxes, a new report has claimed.
Eco-town presents now-or-never opportunity for construction industry
(Fri 17 Jul 2009 13:52)
Eco-town presents now-or-never opportunity for construction industry.
UK Government's Green Wednesday - The reaction
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 15:27)
The UK’s leading climate change commentators, decision-makers and influencers are in agreement that the Government’s bold set of carbon-busting measures is the first step towards a greener future.
Cut red tape round green schemes and save billions, say councils
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 13:01)
Cutting Government red tape around green energy schemes could save homeowners £220 a year, according to a report published today.
Oxfam tells G8 to follow UK lead on climate change
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 12:11)
Leading international charities have slammed G8 leaders for their lack of urgency.
Environmental groups call for cuts in emissions
(Tue 14 Jul 2009 12:50)
Environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth has urged the government to make ‘fast and urgent’ cuts in emissions.
G8 on totally wrong track, says report
(Wed 08 Jul 2009 22:40)
Research institutes from around the world have published a report urging governments to fundamentally change their approach to climate change policy.
Government must back engineers to tackle climate change, says Dyson
(Fri 26 Jun 2009 12:08)
British entrepreneur Sir James Dyson yesterday criticised the Government for getting its priorities wrong.
