Day: 6 May 2010

Summer moves forward 11 days in 50 years

Summer is happening 11 days earlier than 50 years ago lending more scientific weight to global warming theories, according to two university academics.

Atkins appointed to national ecology framework

The Environment Agency has contracted Atkins to provide expert ecological advice in freshwater ecology and conservation management across England and Wales.

Finnish researchers consider causes of water wars

Competing interests spark conflicts and as water shortages begin to bite around the world hostilities are likely to flare up.

Britain could lead the world with ‘smart’ industrial revolution

It might seem a tall order, but the UK could once again lead the world with its manufacturing industry if it acts on its 'peculiar advantages'.

Polls open today in UK Parliamentary election

Voters go to the polls in one of the closest general elections in a generation today (May 6).

BP prepares to drop ‘containment dome’ on Gulf of Mexico oil spill

British Petroleum has stopped oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico from one of three leaks.

RSPB to tackle old landfill sites in bid to provide new wildlife havens

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has outlined plans to tackle climate change but managing landscapes in less traditional areas.

Scotland sets out rules for ETS compliance

Scotland has brought its law books in line with the latest developments of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Scotland adopts carbon accounting law

Scottish Ministers have approved new regulations covering carbon reporting and accounting in the country.

Scotland mulls aviation and shipping emissions.

Scottish Ministers have made an order considering the emissions from planes and ships linked to the country.

Water supply regs published in Northern Ireland

Regulations covering the supply of domestic water in Northern Ireland have been passed.

Northern Ireland amends Renewables Obligation

Northern Ireland has done some fine tuning to the statutory rules covering the Renewables Obligation in the province.

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