News from 3 June 2008 on edie

International development ‘needs radical change’

International development policies need to be radically changed to address the challenge of climate change in poor countries, a leading expert has said.

UK firms reporting CO2 emissions

The majority of the UK's leading companies are measuring and publicly reporting their carbon emissions.

Americans encouraged to follow energy diet

Remodelling your home to improve energy efficiency could pay for itself in energy and water bill savings.

End-of-life HCFCs targeted

Argentina, Micronesia and Mauritius have submitted proposals to further slash international emissions of ozone-depleting chemicals.

Cleaner air ‘threatening’ Amazon

Cleaner air is threatening the survival of the Amazon rainforest according to a group of prominent UK and Brazilian climate scientists.

Recycling and reuse ‘key’ to water scarcity

More and more communities are facing acute water scarcity issues - but this can be addressed through better recycling and reuse according to a white paper published by one of the world's biggest companies.

Homeowners could face EPC fines

Government is planning to fine home-owners who do not comply with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation.

City incinerator cuts transport emissions

One of Europe's most picturesque and well-visited capital cities would not at first glance seem like the obvious place to build an incinerator.

Government wants us to recycle on the go

Apparently happy with progress on the home front, Government now hopes to encourage us to embrace recycling while we're out and about.

Emissions increase under EU ETS

Emissions of CO2 from businesses in the EU Emissions Trading System actually increased slightly in 2007, official figures have revealed.

Day: 3 June 2008