News from 4 March 2008 on edie

2007 boosts renewables but brings bad news for climate

Last year was a good year for renewables but a bad year for the global climate, according to two new pieces of research.

Parliament protestors arrested for anti-expansion stunt

Five activists were arrested after scaling the roof of the Houses of Parliament to protest against the creation of a third runway at Heathrow.

PM promises action on carrier bag blight

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said Government is ready to take action on the UK's plastic bag problem.

Composting firm signs gasification deal

A Bedfordshire-based composting company has signed a deal to set up a 1.5MW gasification plant on its site.

SMEs still clueless about WEEE

One year on from the introduction of the WEEE regulations, a survey has found that many smaller businesses are still unaware of the legislation.

EA funding boost will help fight floods

Flood risk management, climate change adaptation, and cracking down on environmental crime will be among the Environment Agency's top priorities for 2008-09, bosses have announced.

M&S to scrap free plastic bags

Marks & Spencer will join the growing ranks of high street retailers charging customers for carrier bags in a bid to reduce the number of bags being used.

EPA blow to California’s green dreaming

Californian plans to put tough legal limits on the level of greenhouse gases produced by vehicles used in the state have been turned down by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Report highlights need to adapt homes

You might think you are doing your bit to reduce climate change by reusing plastic bags, and getting the bus - but a new report aims to highlight the importance of retrofitting and adapting our homes.

Competition expert to lead water review

An expert in economics and competition law has been appointed to lead an independent review of the UK water industry.

Day: 4 March 2008