News from 5 August 2008 on edie

China embraces renewable revolution

China is the world's leading renewable energy producer and is overtaking more developed economies in the clean tech race.

Market to become waste-free

London's Whitechapel Market is set to become the first market in the country to recycle 100% of all the waste it generates.

MPs call for tougher car tax changes

Government should beef up so-called showroom taxes on new cars to encourage people to buy more environmentally friendly models, MPs have recommended.

End toxic exports, Texan tells Congress

Two members of the US House of Representatives are urging Congress to ban the export of toxic electronic waste to developing nations such as China.

Business urged not to abandon green building

Companies are likely to back away from green building as the credit crunch bites - but they should be doing just the opposite, according to the UK Green Building Council.

‘New skills needed’ for zero-carbon building

There is a major need to improve skills in the construction workforce if the industry is to meet the challenges of zero carbon homes.

Chemical legislation will be far REACHing, warn lawyers

Europe's new REACH regulations will have an impact far beyond the confines of the chemical companies, with manufacturers across the continent likely to be affected by the ripples of the rules.

Road transport ‘still biggest air polluter’

Road transport remains the biggest source of harmful air pollution in the EU despite efforts to reduce emissions over the past decades.

Ofwat sets out climate plans

Water watchdog Ofwat has drawn up a policy setting out how it will tackle the impact of climate change on the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales.

Govt to support flood risk homes

Defra will contribute at least £5m to a scheme to support households at high risk of flooding.

Day: 5 August 2008