Day: 20 December 2010

Low-carbon economy progress too slow

The Confederation of Business Industy (CBI) says the government is falling behind on its progress to a low-carbon economy.

UN warning on severe weather due to climate change

As more snow this weekend immobilised parts of Britain the UN called for better preparation for severe weather in Europe.

California cap and trade regulation gets green light

California has approved a carbon trading scheme to give industry financial incentives to cut down on greenhouse gases.

New process could end plastic waste

A new technique has been devised to recycle plastic which would normally end up in landfill.

Eco-town demonstration house work begun

Work has begun on a demonstration house for the proposed Oxfordshire eco-town in Bicester.

Thames Tunnel plans raise some concerns

The London Assembly has published their response to a consultation on Thames Water's proposal to build a tunnel under the Thames.

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