Day: 14 October 2009

Water must not become a reason for war

Making sure water does not become a reason for war is a main part of the agenda for Britain at Copenhagen, according to Hilary Benn MP.

UK too health and safety focused to embrace water innovation

Innovative solutions to flooding problems in the Far East would struggle to get past health and safety watchdogs, according to engineering experts.

‘White elephant’ green spending should be ploughed into road and rail infrastructure

A right-leaning think tank has published a report arguing that the billions spent on subsidising the green agenda would be better spent on the UK's basic infrastructure.

Tackling environmental crisis is a Christian duty, says Archbishop

The Church of England's top clergyman has told Christians that taking action to avert 'ecological disaster' is good for the soul, as well as the planet.

Minister spells out roadmap to zero waste

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has told local authorities and industry leaders how Government plans to lead the UK towards becoming a zero waste nation.

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