Day: 9 May 2007

France’s president-elect urges action on climate

Nicolas Sarkozy called on the US "not to block the battle against global warming" in his victory speech as France's new president-elect.

New rules for micro-renewables funding

Grants for micro-renewables like rooftop wind turbines and solar panels have taken a nose-dive, with the maximum amount down from £15,000 to £2,500, in one of the changes under the newly re-launched micro-generation funding scheme.

Canada tightens net on marine polluters

The newly-elected Canadian government has announced plans to beef up its regulation of marine pollution, bringing the country's laws in line with the toughest international standards.

Business cannot ignore climate change – Minister

Companies' carbon statements will become as important as their financial reports, according to the UK's Minister for the Environment and Climate Change.

Bank to spend $50bn to tackle climate change

America's biggest bank, Citigroup, has announced it will spend $50bn over the next ten years to reduce its own carbon emissions and encourage the development of clean technologies.

Businesses must help in war on waste – Mayor

London's businesses produce three quarters of the city's rubbish and must look to more sustainable waste management to help reduce the capital's carbon footprint, according to the Mayor.

Smoking ban could lead to litter

As smokers are forced to take their habit onto the streets, councils are bracing themselves for a massive surge in litter when the national ban kicks in this July.

China shuts down 3,000 polluters

Chinese authorities have closed down over 3,000 companies for violations of laws designed to limit industrial pollution.

Cash boost for Welsh waste sector

Companies setting up anaerobic digestion facilities to treat waste in Wales could be eligible for Government support to cover up to 30% of their capital costs.

Italian ski resort will harm bird life

Planned development at a ski resort in Italy would have an unacceptable impact on the habitat of wild birds in the region, according to the European courts.

Spanish irrigation could harm birds

Plans to irrigate steppe land and increase agriculture in parts of Spain have attracted the ire of the European courts.

Italy fails to protect wildlife

A designated area designed to give extra protection to rare birds and wildlife has not been properly protected itself, according to the European courts.

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