News from 30 October 2007 on edie

EU must do more to achieve sustainability

The European Union's policies are shifting towards long-term sustainability but action to turn around persistent problems must be stepped up.

Forest campaign blocks biofuel development

The Ugandan government has dropped plans to allow part of a forest to be destroyed to make way for biofuel crops.

Fireworks displays told to go green

Families and organisers of fireworks displays are being urged to make their November 5 celebrations as green as possible.

UN report: world not meeting climate challenge

The world's response to environmental challenges such as climate change has been "woefully inadequate".

Future business leaders ‘need to be taught about sustainability’

A leading wildlife charity in Northern Ireland has published a new report which urges the government to act to improve education about sustainable development and business practices.

Conference will demonstrate cutting edge waste tech

With increased waste disposal costs, high energy prices and a new emphasis on corporate responsibility, waste producers, local authorities and policymakers face tough new challenges.

UK’s first gasification plant will reduce island’s landfill

Work has begun on a new £8m plant to convert waste into electricity on the Isle of Wight.

BP handed record environmental fine

Oil giant BP has been fined more than $60m after breaching environmental regulations in the US leading to the death of 15 people.

Hi-tech plastics recycling plant opens

A state of the art plastics recycling facility - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK - has been opened in Lancashire.

Climate Change Bill ‘strengthened’

The Government's Climate Change Bill will be amended to increase transparency and accountability, ministers have announced.

Day: 30 October 2007