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Ice mission almost set for launch
Engineers are carrying out final checks on the ice monitoring craft CryoSat, in preparation for an autumn launch.
Sustainability in Housebuilding Iniative
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) in partnership with the Housing Corporation have come together with leading stakeholder groups and experts to launch a major new sustainability initiative � Sustainability in Housebuild...
UK Government Study Finds GM Superweed
New government research, revealed today, reports on the discovery of the first genetically modified (GM) superweed in the UK - the result of GM oilseed rape cross-breeding with a common weed in the farm scale trials.
Utility Vehicles Under Fuel Microscope
Fuel-guzzling sports utility vehicles came under the microscope on Friday as the European Commission unveiled proposals aimed at drastically cutting vehicle-pollution emissions.
Confederation of British Industry Quizzes EU Commission
Members and guests of the CBI's Environmental Affairs Committee met with officials of the EU Commission's Enterprise and Environment DGs on 30 June to discuss a range of environmental concerns.
Blue Skies, Green Cities
Ignoring inaction at the highest levels of the U.S. government, 145 mayors across the country have formed a coalition to combat global warming and begun to reshape their cities using innovative programmes and technologie...
Green energy will never meet needs, says Exxon
The Guardian, 7 July 2005, reports ExxonMobil has dismissed solar and wind energy as "inconsequential" and urges politicians to concentrate on sources that would continue to provide 99% of future energy needs.
China's Building for the Environment
The South China Morning Post, on 6 July 2005 reports: - A growing number of developers are adopting green building strategies as a way to vie for multinational corporate tenants who prefer features that will save energy,...
Biogas and biofuels: high growth rates in 2004
Crude biogas production in 2004 shows a growth of 9%. For biofuels a growth of 25.7% is seen in 2004.
Permanent phthalates ban in toys approved
The European Parliament's approval of the ban of phthalates in toys has had mixed reactions. Consumer organisations and NGOs are relieved while the toy industry points to a "misuse of the precautionary principle".