News from 27 May 2008 on edie

Eco-friendly Brits want to do more

More than half of Brits think they could do more for the environment and only one in 20 class themselves as "green".

Water campaigners call for more signatures

Campaigners are urging people to sign a petition to end global water poverty in the run up to this year's G8 Summit in Japan.

MPs to rock climate concert

A group of MPs will rock London's Science Museum with Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell in the name of climate change next week.

Wine bottle programme cuts CO2

Next time you sit down to enjoy a cold glass of Pinot, you can congratulate yourself that you are helping to cut CO2 emissions.

Sustainable energy firms to benefit from funding

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) is set to fund another ten green businesses.

Programme aims to promote greener households

A new programme has been launched in Ireland to promote environmental issues in households and community groups.

‘US ETS’ could boost carbon market by trillions

Global carbon markets could be worth almost Euro 2 trillion by 2020 if the US introduces a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade scheme.

Timber frame house building on the up

More and more buildings in the UK are being constructed using timber frames, according to figures from the UK Timber Frame Association.

University to help IOW eco ambitions

The University of Southampton has signed up to help the Isle of Wight become an 'Eco Island' by 2020.

Hauliers protest over fuel prices

News in Brief

Sizing up technology risk for waste disposal

Assessing the pros and cons of future waste disposal options can be a daunting challenge.
Gerry McMenemy and David Kilduff weigh up the cost and scale of various solutions

Circular economy

Tread carefully to cut carbon emissions

Two lobby groups are calling for a more thoughtful approach towards technology, such as biomass heating and CHP systems, in the fight against climate change

Circular economy

Day: 27 May 2008