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UK Government admits pollution target unrealistic
The UK will struggle to hit its 2010 target for reducing carbon emissions, the environment secretary said today. While the country is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by almost double its Kyoto target, Dav...
Bush's Aides Accused of Doctoring Climate Reports
The Bush administration was yesterday accused of systemic tampering with the work of government climate.
Local Energy – Power from the People
Government and local authorities are urged to do more to encourage the various ways in which individuals and communities can produce their own low-carbon energy. The call comes in a report published today by the Trade an...
New Planning Tool to Help Councils Meet Sustainability Criteria
A vital new planning tool for developers and local authorities is being rolled out nation-wide following successful trials in the South East. The new Sustainability Checklist has been officially launched by its creators,...
Melting of Mountain Glaciers Accelerating
Mountain glaciers around the world melted from 2000 to 2005 at 1.6 times the average loss rate of the 1990s and three times that of the 1980s, with much of the accelerated change attributable to human-induced climate cha...
UN Agency Announces 10 Finalists for Development Awards
Entrepreneurs promoting a range of businesses � from community-based tourism in Brazil to Vietnamese bringing medicinal plants to the international market � are among 10 finalists announced today by the head of the Unite...
Defra 'Shopping Trolley' Project
The results of Defra's 'shopping trolley' study were published last week.
Prince Charles Criticised for TransAtlantic Award Pick Up
The Prince of Wales is flying to the U.S. to collect a "green" award - accompanied by his wife and an entourage of of more than 13 staff and bodyguards.
Climate–abatement costs are not too high
Nearly half of all measures needed in industrialised countries to fight climate change can pay for themselves. This is the conclusion of a new Global Climate Abatement Plan presented by Swedish energy company Vattenfall.
Call for higher taxes to pay for damage to planet
A climate change expert called for higher taxes to combat environmental damage yesterday at a summit of business and political leaders in Davos.