Day: 1 June 2007

Bush ‘ready to tackle climate change’

George Bush has signalled that the USA is willing to act on climate change, calling on 14 of the world's biggest polluters to agree on long-term goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2012.

Lights out for London

News in Brief

Consumers informed on ethical choices

Consumers in the UK will soon be able to read information on food miles and energy consumption, as plans for putting carbon labels on goods and services make headway.

EU reports on water quality

Beaches across Europe have been given a clean bill of health but many rivers and lakes are still too polluted for swimmers, according to the EU's annual report on the quality of bathing waters.

Chemical saga REACHes conclusion

It has been a long time coming but Europe's flagship legislation on chemical safety came into force today, June 1.

Return to offender: campaigners send beach litter back to producers

Marine campaign group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is calling on those visiting the coast to pick up a piece of litter and send it back to where it came from.

London goes green – for a fortnight

For two weeks, London will be a green playground hosting events and projects ranging from naked cycle rides and organic food fairs to community clean-ups and business seminars - all designed to promote a more sustainable and carbon neutral capital.

Legal battle over Canadian Kyoto failures

Environmental group Friends of the Earth (FoE) Canada launched a lawsuit earlier this week against the country's Conservative Government for its failure to meet international commitments under the Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

US cash cow for livestock

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $8 million in grants for livestock operators, in a bid to address environmental issues in the agricultural community.

Green fashion show marks start of sustainable season

An ethical fashion show is to kick off London Sustainability Weeks this Sunday, June 3 in Regent's Park.

Trials to boost SME recycling

Trials aimed at helping small and medium size businesses recycle more waste have been expanded across the UK.

Waste industry debates AWC

Waste operators have hit back at the "media tirade" against fortnightly rubbish collections saying the system can work.

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