News from 22 June 2007 on edie

Website shows real life impact of desertification

A collection of stories and testimonies of how climate change affects individual lives in Ethiopia and Sudan have been compiled and published online.

Scotland considers its own Climate Bill

Plans for a law which would oblige Scotland to make significant cuts to its carbon emissions over coming decades were unveiled at Holyrood this week.

US refinery hit with fine for pollution

An American refinery has been fined $1 million for threatening groundwater supplies by dumping polluted water into wells.

Big guns join battle against packaging waste

Some of the biggest companies in the country have joined forces to cut the amount of packaging they use for their products.

Construction industry demands place on climate change committee

A climate change committee proposed by the government to help it tackle carbon dioxide emissions should include construction industry experts.

Car club boom

The number of people using car clubs in Britain is rising fast, according to a new report.

Bushfire chemical could smoke out weeds

Scientists in Australia have discovered a chemical in bushfire smoke that could help farmers banish weeds for good.

ecoJet could cut CO2 emissions by half

Low cost carrier easyJet has responded to environmental pressures by unveiling a new 'ecoJet' claiming it will cut CO2 emissions by 50% when built and ready to fly.

East Midlands leads the way in tackling climate change

The East Midlands has become the first English region where all local authorities have signed a voluntary pledge to tackle climate change.

Carbon trading plans gain pace Down Under

Australia and New Zealand have announced plans to set up carbon trading schemes with the hope of persuading other countries in the region to follow suit.

Water-pipe micro turbines could be energy solution

Water mains could be a new source of new energy, if a new technology developed in the UK is successful.

Desalination plant sends the wrong signal – Livingstone

Controversy over Government-approved plans for a Thames Water desalination plant flared this week as London Mayor Ken Livingstone continues to declare his opposition to the initiative despite the operator's commitment to powering the facility with renewable energy.

Day: 22 June 2007