News from 10 May 2007 on edie

Beijing to tap neighbours’ water for Olympics

Beijing plan to import an annual 400m cubic metres of water from an adjacent province to prevent water shortages during the Olympic Games, Chinese officials have said.

Metering ‘could bring major water savings’ – report

Incentives for water-efficient measures and water metering would make significant water savings in the water starved South East, the Environment Agency has said.

Cathedrals join climate change battle

England's faithful were called upon this week to help curb global warming by adapting the nation's churches and cathedrals to a changing climate.

Thumbs up for London’s Low Emission Zone

Polluting lorries are to be targeted by Ken Livingstone's latest attempt to improve London's air quality.

China and India set to top renewables table

China and India are fast becoming the most attractive targets for those investing in wind power, a major renewables survey has found.

Chinese railways pledge to cut pollution

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Eco-innovation must pick up pace – Dimas

While European countries might be at the cutting edge of developing environmental technologies the growing threat of climate change means more must be done, and faster, according to the EC.

Ofwat’s ‘limp’ attitude fails consumers, MPs say

A parliamentary committee has hit out at Ofwat for its "limp" attitude in policing water companies and failure to protect the interests of water users.

Campaigners launch complaint against oil advert

Friends of the Earth has filed complaints to advertising standards authorities in the UK, Netherlands and Belgium claiming an advert publicising oil company Shell's green credentials is misleading.

Day: 10 May 2007