News from 7 December 2007 on edie

Bali negotiations underway

World leaders gathered in the tropical climes of Bali this week to begin long-awaited discussions on drawing up a successor to the Kyoto Protocol.

France to tax gas guzzlers

The French Government has announced plans to tax gas-guzzling cars and hand out cash bonuses to those who choose greener vehicles.

Help us help you on waste business tells Government

The business community is keen to do the right thing but needs more support from Government to help move towards sustainable waste management.

Small-scale forestry schemes gain Government funding

Irish ministers have revealed that they have provided Euro 800,000 worth of funding to businesses and other organisations involved in the forestry sector.

‘More work needed’ to promote switch to waterways

More work must be done to promote the use of inland waterways as a form of transport - but Europe is on the right track, a report from the European Commission has revealed.

Toxic toys named and shamed

Parents across the world will be hitting the shops this month to fill their shopping baskets with some of the must-have toys for this Christmas.

Minister Gormley delivers Carbon Budget

The Irish Government has set out a number of new measures which are aimed at cutting business and consumer emissions significantly.

EU states failing air pollution targets

Half of the EU's member states are expected to miss legally-binding air pollution targets in 2010, according to analysis by the European Environment Agency.

‘$600bn will tackle climate change’

A total of $600bn a year will need to be invested by the private sector into research and development to tackle climate change, a new research project has concluded.

Designer goods failing to make the grade

Luxury brands must do more to improve their environmental and social record, a leading wildlife group has said.

Flood review reveals need to tackle surface flooding

Fewer homes should be built on flood plains, essential infrastructure must be better protected from flooding and the Environment Agency should take overall responsibility for surface flooding.

Carbon commitment ‘lacks ambition’

The government's new Carbon Reduction Commitment aims to cut emissions from large non-energy-intensive organisations such as water companies. Merlin Hyman of the EIC analyses the scheme, which starts in 2010, and questions its efficacy.

Energy

Day: 7 December 2007