News from 15 June 2007 on edie

Banks at risk from environmentally unfriendly companies

Financial institutions put their reputations at risk if they invest in companies which have a negative impact on the environment, according to a new report.

Help for America’s volunteer mine cleaners

New protections are being introduced to help so-called "Good Samaritans" clean up America's abandoned mines - without fear of being sued.

Campaign to reuse furniture

A furniture installation made of recycled furniture went on the show this week as part of a campaign to boost furniture reuse in London.

Caribbean corals face extinction

Caribbean corals are in danger of extinction because of warmer waters caused by climate change, a new study has revealed.

Ban North Sea cod fishing, say scientists

Marine scientists have called for a total ban on North Sea cod fishing.

Court ‘shoots down EPA’ on Clean Air Act ruling

A US Federal Court has denied appeals by the US Environmental Protection Agency and industry to overturn the same court's December, 2006 ruling that struck down the agency's rule attempting to weaken protections against harmful smog-forming pollution.

UK on track for WEEE Day

Retailers and producers are less than one month away from having to comply by new regulations designed to reduce the environmental impact caused by waste from the disposal of electronic equipment such as television and toasters.

Conservation policy must adapt to climate change

Policies to protect wildlife, woodland and water in England and Wales differ widely in their ability to adapt to climate change, says a newly published report by the Environment Agency and Countryside Council for Wales.

Al Gore to present green awards

Eight UK green energy companies and a host of international contenders - from Tanzania to Peru - have made the finalist list for the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy, which will take place in London on June 21st.

Architecture Week kicks off with a green theme

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) kicks off Architecture Week 2007 today, celebrating ten days of events.

Green PC service pilot to tackle ‘cyber-warming’

The Manchester City Council is to launch a new green PC service to tackle 'Cyber-Warming' and reduce CO2 emission levels in the IT Industry, which some experts claim is at the same level of emissions as the airline industry.

UK soil becoming cleaner

Toxins and contaminant levels have fallen by about 70% in UK soil and grass, according to a new study conducted by the Environment Agency.

Day: 15 June 2007