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. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121436-less-than-eight-years-of-landfill-space-left,-warn-council-leaders.html 2010-07-08 20:04:08 US policymakers are being encouraged to introduce a carbon tax to support the transition from coal-based electricity production to less carbon-intensive systems. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/opinion/opinion/121435-nobel-prize-winner-calculates-cost-of-co2-emissions-and-calls-for-carbon-tax.html 2010-07-07 17:58:19 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 http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/international-news/121434-climate-change-threatens-a-third-of-the-worlds-flowering-plants.html 2010-07-07 17:41:55 The first research team to explore the heart of Amazon has said it is “amazed and surprised” to discover unexpected evidence that many of the Brazilian government’s efforts to protect the environment are working. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/research/trends/121433-brazil-praised-for-“amazing”-victories-in-battle-to-protect-amazon.html 2010-07-07 17:28:26 Middle management is often seen as the hardest group to engage when it comes to implementing practices to create a sustainable business, due to pressures of meeting deadlines and targets. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/green-career/interview/121432-free-webinar-to-support-business-make-the-sustainability-switch.html 2010-07-07 17:17:58 The first full year of a new recycling and rubbish collection service for residents in South Oxfordshire has achieved a ‘simply stunning’ recycling and composting rate averaging around 70%, thought to be the best in http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/analysis/general-analysis/121431-council-posts-73-recycling-rate-to-top-the-uk-green-league.html 2010-07-07 11:47:16 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. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121430-councils-to-start-selling-renewable-power-as-govt-overturns-ban.html 2010-07-07 11:34:14 A million pound TV ad for tyre maker Michelin has been banned for making misleading environmental claims. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121429-michelin-tv-ad-banned-for-making-misleading-eco-claim.html 2010-07-07 10:58:47 Freeze-dried funerals could soon be arriving in the UK as an environmentally friendly and space-saving alternative to cremations and burials. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121428-ashes-to-ashes,-mulch-to-mulch-worlds-most-eco-friendly-burial-set-for-uk.html 2010-07-06 16:45:17 A spectacular, eight-metre wide, interactive sculpture will be installed close to the entrance of the National Trust property Seaton Delaval Hall this week. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/events/events/121427-huge-co2-sculpture-unveiled-that-merges-art-with-climate-change-message.html 2010-07-06 14:31:02 A fuel saving iPhone application has been launched to help motorists save fuel as they drive. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/product/directory/121426-iphone-driving-app-launched-to-save-fuel-and-cut-carbon.html 2010-07-06 14:15:27 Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2 following an injection of £15m of additional Government funding, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121425-�15m-cash-boost-for-green-bus-fleets.html 2010-07-06 12:01:43 Wave energy developer Aquamarine Power has been awarded over £3 million from the Scottish Government to support the development of its next-generation Oyster wave energy device. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/research/trends/121424-aquamarine-power-secures-�3m-funding-to-develop-oyster-wave-energy-device.html 2010-07-06 11:01:59 The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity inst http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/analysis/business-analysis/121423-renewable-energy-now-accounts-for-62-of-new-power-capacity-in-europe.html 2010-07-06 10:21:41 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. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/international-news/121422-uk-govt-admits-it-has-to-“radically-increase”-its-use-of-renewable-energy.html 2010-07-02 18:05:46 A new service that allows householders and businesses to monitor river levels during a potential flood has been launched by the Environment Agency. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/news/national-news/121421-real-time-river-level-service-launched-to-warn-public-of-flooding.html 2010-07-02 16:17:53 With carbon dioxide in the atmosphere approaching alarming levels, even halting emissions altogether may not be enough to avert catastrophic climate change, warn researchers. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/research/trends/121420-tackling-co2-could-last-for-centuries,-study-warns.html 2010-07-02 11:24:52 Low carbon energy champions from all over the globe have been recognised at the 10th annual Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy, the world’s leading green energy awards. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/events/events/121419-world’s-leading-green-energy-awards-announce-winners.html 2010-07-02 11:01:24 The new UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Association (UK HFCA) launched this week as the result of the merger of Fuel Cells UK and the UK Hydrogen Association. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/events/events/121418-uk-gains-“common-voice”-for-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-industry.html 2010-07-02 10:51:04 The new coalition Government has shown support for the Courtauld Commitment 2 when new Environment Minister, Lord Henley, attended the inaugural meeting of signatories in London. http://www.clickgreen.org.uk/events/events/121417-uk-food-industry-signs-up-to-waste-reduction-commitment.html 2010-07-02 08:02:44