Day: 16 March 2010

World in the dark over climate change

The lights will go out in towns and cities around the world this month as part of a global initiative to highlight climate change.

‘Degradable’ plastic not so environmentally fantastic, study reveals

Plastic bags marked as degradable may not be as environmentally-friendly as consumers think, according to new research.

Credibility-hit IPCC orders systems review

The United Nations (UN) has ordered a review of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) after widely criticised reporting errors.

‘Revolution’ required to tackle climate change, IEA says

The International Energy Agency (IEA) and a host of global companies called this month for a 'revolution' to create a low carbon-economy.

Wheelie bin death prompts changes to health and safety guidelines

Health and safety guidelines for commercial wheelie bins have been changed after a teacher who climbed into one was crushed to death, an inquest has been told.

Supermarket’s eco-store will be first to house bees

A supermarket chain is claiming a UK first by announcing plans for several hundred bees in land around its new eco-store.

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