Day: 11 February 2008

New technologies ‘needed for London waste’

Technologies such as plasma gasification and anaerobic digestion will deliver a maximum reduction in climate change emissions while still meeting London's recycling and renewable energy targets, according to a new report.

Government reveals water strategy

Widespread water metering, plans to phase out phosphates from cleaning products and new planning rules to reduce storm water run-off are just a few of the issues tackled in the Government's new water strategy for England.

Irish Energy Minister ‘could have set higher renewable targets’

Irish Labour politician Liz McManus has accused Energy Minister Eamon Ryan of not doing enough when setting renewable energy targets, the Press Association reports.

Eco-investors told to do their homework

Eco-conscious investors are being warned to read the small print before putting their money into ethical funds to ensure they know just how much of their cash will be invested in environmental causes.

Irish Government stresses importance of waste reduction

Businesses and consumers must work harder to produce less waste, the Irish Environment Minister has said.

London film industry to go green

Film makers and actors have vowed to improve their industry's environmental performance in a bid to make London the greenest city in which to make movies.

Guidelines assess carbon risk of power industry

Three leading Wall Street banks have drawn up a set of climate change guidelines for advisors and lenders to power companies in the US.

Local knowledge overlooked in combating climate change

Knowledge of risks posed by extreme weather which has built up in local communities over the generations is often being overlooked by the authorities now responsible for dealing with the aftermath.

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