Day: 7 December 2009

US environmental watchdog gives COP15 first day boost

President Barak Obama can now regulate US emission limits without congressional approval following a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

COP15 delegates need to talk more poo

Delegates thrashing out carbon savings need to think more about what they're flushing down the loo, according to a leading climate change manager.

Enviros strengthens Water and Climate Change consultancy offering

Enviros has made two new senior appointments, strengthening its Water and Climate Change consultancy offerings.

Copenhagen becomes Hopenhagen

Copenhagen's crucial climate talks have opened with thousands of delegates, protesters and media heading into the city's Bella Centre.

Nicholas Stern: “Low carbon economy is the only real choice”

He said that if we continued along the 'business as usual' path then by the end of the century we would be looking at climate change the 'could only be described as catastrophic' that would re-write the map of where people could live and cause extended, widespread conflict.

Are you being paid what you’re worth?

Edie has published the results of our annual salary survey.

Edie consultancy survey 2009/10 – results published

Edie's annual survey looking at the reputation of major players in the world of environmental consultancy has shown some interesting jossling at the front of the pack, with some firms seeing a dip on last year's results while others cement their credentials as the industry's thought leaders.

56 newspapers speak with one voice on climate change

Dozens of major newspapers from around the world have taken the unprecedented step of running shared editorial calling for urgent action at the Copenhagen climate talks.

‘Lost’ nuclear waste found in old barrels and pipework

Small amounts of weapons-grade nuclear material mislaid at Scotland's Dounreay have been tracked down during the decommissioning of the facility.

Better waste management could be ‘secret weapon’ against climate change

Delegates at a major environmental event in Northern Ireland have been told that better resource efficiency could be a 'secret weapon' in the fight against climate change.

Environmental professionals flag up human cost of climate change

Climate change is violating the fundamental human right to a safe, secure and sustainable environment and the effects are falling disproportionately on developing countries.

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