Day: 9 March 2009

Not all custard pies at low carbon summit

While the custard covering of a senior politician by an angry activist inevitably stole the headlines at Friday's Low Carbon Summit, the event also demonstrated once again that Government is keen to show it thinks the business and environmental agendas can work hand in hand.

Plan to halve fuel consumption by 2050 revealed

A group of big-hitting international bodies including the UN and International Energy Agency have unveiled a roadmap outlining how fuel efficiency for cars could be doubled by 2050.

Silt dredging to provide new holes for voles

The restoration of a waterway north of London is to have the additional benefit of providing new habitat for burrowing water voles.

Business still in dark over climate threat

While many corporate giants have woken up to the risks climate change poses for their business, many of those further down the supply change are blissfully unaware of how it may harm their trade.

Government consults on eco-friendly farming

Following EC plans to scrap payments for farmers who left fields uncultivated to avoid over-production Government is looking for views on ways to protect biodiversity on agricultural land.

Recession hits water plan

Utility giant Thames Water is blaming the recession and an expected dip in demand from commercial customers for its decision to scale back plans for a major new reservoir in Oxfordshire.

Judging panel confirmed for edie awards

The final line up of judges for edie's Awards for Environmental Excellence can now be revealed.

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