Day: 26 October 2007

US committee recommends emissions caps

A committee of US politicians have begun publishing a series of white papers on climate change recommending the introduction of a cap-and-trade system.

Water watchdog unveils vision for industry future

Water companies will have to set out a 25-year vision of how they aim to tackle issues such as climate change under plans being considered by Ofwat.

Irish government announces new architecture policy

The Irish government has announced the development of a new architecture policy that is set to include a six-year action plan focusing on sustainable development.

Big business goes green for image not environment, says poll

Big business is going green to protect its reputation rather than out of concern for the environment, a survey of opinion formers has found.

Research underway into summer floods

Research is underway in Bradford and Leeds in a bid to tackle some of the problems behind the floods that devastated the country this summer.

Brownfield skills drive to support housing growth in England

A national review of the skills needed to reuse brownfield land is underway as part of preparations to meet massive government house building targets.

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