Day: 22 January 2008

Biofuels ‘detrimental to environment’ say MPs

Government and the European Union should not have pursued targets to increase the use of first generation biofuels, a committee of MPs has said.

Scots admit to being litterbugs

Half of Scots admit to dropping litter despite knowing that it is against the law and could result in a £50 fine.

Greens question London air quality ahead of Olympics

Olympic chiefs are being urged to investigate whether London is meeting air quality regulations.

Planned nuke dump to miss 2017 target

The target opening date for a controversial nuclear waste dump is "no longer realistic" following budget cuts, the official in charge of the project has admitted.

UK shells out for greener homes

Brits are planning to spend a whopping £13bn on environmentally-friendly home improvements, according to new research.

GP calls for mercury ban to protect environment

An Irish GP has called on the Government to act to stop businesses continuing to produce medical products which use mercury.

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