News from 26 February 2008 on edie

Start legally binding CO2 cuts, campaigners tell EU

A campaign to persuade the European Union to commit to legally binding annual emissions cuts will be launched on Wednesday.

Enforcement could boost London recycling rates

Enforcement could be one of the keys to improving recycling rates in London but must be accompanied by a campaign to raise public awareness of the changes, council officers have recommended.

Social capital helps adaptation to climate change

Informal networks of social capital are especially valuable in responding to unexpected shocks - a skill which could prove useful in adapting to climate change.

Euro 5m glass recycling plant unveiled

A new Euro 5m state-of-the-art glass recycling facility has been opened in Ireland which will be able to handle more than 50,000 tonnes of bottles and jars a year.

Ireland pours funding into Galway water schemes

The Irish government has approved several million Euros worth of funding for new water service schemes in Galway City and County.

Homegrown homes on the agenda

Many environmentally damaging building materials could be replaced, or even improved on, using ever-renewable natural materials produced by the country's farmers.

New climate committee to size up 60% target

Economists and scientists have become the first members of an independent committee being established to provide advice on how the UK can meet its climate change goals.

Bag giveaway highlights plastic bag waste

Shoppers snapped up 10,000 free cotton reusable bags in less than three hours during a giveaway in central London to promote the launch of a campaign to reuse plastic bags.

Public get their say on drinking water

The public are being asked for their views on a list of more than 100 possible drinking water contaminants that may be regulated in the future.

MPs slam pay-as-you-throw pilots

Government plans for pilot pay-as-you-throw schemes are a "messy compromise" made in the face of media opposition, a group of MPs have said.

Day: 26 February 2008