Day: 21 March 2014

EU stalls policy package on 2030 climate action

The EU has decided to put off making a decision on the regions 2030 climate and energy policy package until October, angering environmental groups.

Exxon Mobil agrees to report on climate change’s effect on business model

Oil giant bows to pressure from activists who want companies to acknowledge the changes wrought by government action

UN leaders put water and energy demand top of global development agenda

United Nations (UN) leaders have highlighted the risks associated with the growing relationship between water and energy in the run up to World Water Day (Saturday 22 March).

Nestlé commits to 40% water reduction across EU operations

Nestlé has committed to reducing water consumption by 40% across its European production sites by 2020, compared to 2010 levels.

New glass recycling target unveiled

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed that it is to lower glass recycling targets.

UN report: Investment in forest conservation will accelerate sustainable growth

Sustainable economic growth can be accelerated by investing $30bn per year in tropical forest conservation, according to a new UN report.

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