Day: 28 August 2009

US business lobby calls for public hearing on climate change evidence

The US Chamber of Commerce is trying to force a public hearing into the scientific evidence for man-made climate change in an effort to stave off legislation that may harm its business interests.

African farmers encouraged to plant trees to boost agriculture

Farmers in Africa are being encouraged to plant a particular species of acacia tree that boasts a wide array of useful traits - including helping to stave off climate change.

Australia ravaged by oil spill

An oil spill off the coast of Western Australia will take weeks to clean up, according to official estimates.

Corporate giants must crank up carbon reduction

The world's largest companies must double their efforts to reduce their emissions if we are to avoid dangerous levels of climate change, according to the Carbon Disclosure Project.

Recycled electrical goods up for grabs for SW charities

Charities in the Southwest of England could benefit from free electrical goods that could help them with their work, thanks to the generosity of a recycling company.

Global standards agreed for water stewardship

Governments and industry have agreed to work with scientists to draw up a set of standards that can be used as a yardstick for measuring the efficiency of water use.

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