Day: 26 June 2009

Developing world will need $100bn per year to fight climate change – Gordon Brown

Rich nations should find around $100bn per year to help developing countries cut carbon emissions, reduce deforestation and fight the effects of climate change that is already occurring, according to the British Prime Minister.

Britain on health alert as temperatures soar

The authorities have swung into action and triggered the national Heatwave Plan as temperatures in excess of 30°C are expected in parts of the UK.

Don’t bin clothes – take them to Oxfam

Oxfam has joined forces with the Recycle Now campaign in an attempt to highlight the environmental damage caused by binning unwanted clothes.

Goa records lowest ever reservoir levels as rains fail

The Indian state of Goa has recorded lower-than-ever water levels at its two biggest reservoirs after it saw a 10cm drop in rainfall last year.

Boss of Thames Water speaks out about flow restrictors

Thames Water has asked a group of MPs working on new legislation for the industry to consider the use of flow restrictors.

Sheep dip devastated Scottish watercourse

Sheep dip dripped into a watercourse devastating wildlife and local plants after a farmer failed to properly dispose of it.

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