News from 13 July 2007 on edie

Bradshaw causes stink over nappies

There is 'little to no difference' in terms of environmental impact when it comes to choosing between cloth and disposable nappies, the former waste Minister has suggested.

Slight improvement in drinking water, new report claims

The quality of water in the UK has shown a slight improvement, according to new results published by the independent drinking water quality regulator the(DWI).

Australian deep sea reserves “global landmark in marine protection”

A network of temperate deep-sea marine reserves in Australian waters are to be legally protected by the state.

Biofuels can help fight poverty and climate, declares Brazilian President

Ethanol generates more than one million jobs in Brazil - both directly and indirectly - 'with higher than average salaries', said Brazilian President Lula da Silva in an interview with the European Parliament before last week's EU-Brazil Summit.

Brown has performed public U-turn on nuclear power, says Greenpeace

Britain's new Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sabotaged public nuclear consultation and acted unlawfully, Greenpeace has declared.

Business leaders urged to take environment lead

United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon told a summit of global business leaders in Geneva this month power cannot be separated from responsibility.

Kitemark to counter throw away society

A label to help consumers identify long-lasting products that are easy to repair has been launched in Austria in a bid to cut waste.

Firefighting foam kills Thames fish

Environmental investigators say it will be some time before the full impact of a spillage of firefighting foam into the River Thames is known.

Millions sign Live Earth pledge

Organisers of the Live Earth global concert extravaganza say millions have signed up to a personal pledge to take action to curb global warming.

Benn unveils climate action campaign

A new advertising campaign aimed at inspiring people to make small changes to cut their impact on climate change was launched by government this week.

China cuts credit lines to non-environmentally friendly projects

China's central bank this month ordered financial institutions to cut credit lines to environmentally unfriendly projects.

Scientists study storm and pollution links

A team of 20 scientists from the UK has joined an international fact finding mission to try and discover what causes severe storms and extreme flooding in hilly areas.

Day: 13 July 2007