News from 7 May 2010 on edie

Cameron stresses Tory-Lib Dem agreement on low carbon economy

Conservative leader David Cameron has flagged up the desire to build a low carbon economy as one of the areas of common ground between his party and the Liberal Democrats as he seeks to woo them in an attempt to form an effective coalition Government.

31 arrested for $3.5m recycling fraud

California hopes to prosecute 31 people it believes were involved in a scam that saw millions of bottles and cans trucked in from neighbouring Nevada and Arizona to take advantage of the state's favourable recycling rules.

Morocco pledges billions to tackle climate change

A raft of sustainability initiatives have been announced by Morocco in a move that could cement the country's reputation as the environmental pioneer of the Arab world.

Zac Goldsmith takes Richmond for Tories

The former editor of the Ecologist magazine has become the Conservative MP for Richmond.

UK elects its first Green MP

Caroline Lucas, leader of the Greens in the UK, has been elected as MP in the Brighton Pavilion Constituency.

Green Party’s deputy leader fails to take seat

The deputy leader of the green party has failed in his bid to win a seat in the House of Commons.

Green’s leader closes in on becoming party’s first MP

Caroline Lucas is on the verge of making history for the Greens by becoming the party's first ever MP.

Ed Miliband holds his seat

Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband has held onto his seat as an MP as the election remains neck and neck.

Key Green target seat hit by voting problems

The Electoral Commission has promised a 'full investigation' after allegations of people being turned away from voting.

Day: 7 May 2010