News from 14 December 2009 on edie

World Bank puts it weight behind REDD

The World Bank says it's already preparing for a fully operational REDD scheme regardless of what is agreed in Copenhagen.

Talks suspended at Copenhagen

Talks at the Copenhagen climate conference have been officially suspended after developing nations refused to continue.

Nobel peace winner on leaked emails

A Nobel Peace Prize winner has dismissed the hacking of emails from a university and said the 'overwhelming' evidence shows there is a problem.

Fuel storage report draws line under Buncefield

A report outlining new standards for sites that store large volumes of gasoline have been published in response to the Buncefield disaster.

Sellafield fined £75,000 for contractor contamination

The company which runs Sellafield has been fined £75,000 after it emerged that contractors working at the nuclear facility were exposed to radioactive contamination.

Irish budget ‘could increase fuel poverty’ – industry

A trade association representing the home heating oil industry has warned that Ireland's latest budget could lead to more fuel poverty in the country.

Copenhagen deal ‘not come together’ says Miliband

World leaders and ministers arrive in Copenhagen this week but a deal at the climate talks still seems far off.

Almost 1000 detained during COP15 protests

Riot police are bracing themselves for a third day of violent protests after a weekend of violent confrontations with activists at the Copenhagen climate change talks.

The European Commission's Water Framework Directive has been hailed as the most significant piece of water legislation in more than 20 years, changing the legal framework for waters across Europe. Ian Rippin, from the National Laboratory Service, explains how it will work

Circular economy

DESIGNS ON THE FUTURE

In July, the Government announced its intentions for the Zero Carbon Definition.
Dave Cheshire explains what it actually means in practice for housing development projects