News from 19 April 2007 on edie

Climate change is security threat, says UN

Conflict over water and other resources is likely to increasingly fuel wars as the climate warms, the UN Security Council warned this week as it debated climate-related security threats, despite disagreement from some developing countries.

English water companies ‘average’ for efficiency

England's water use is average on the international scale, but far below Australia' or America' per capita water consumption, a survey has shown.

London boroughs hail MBT facility

A major new facility set up to treat household waste has been heralded by London's local authorities as a demonstration of their commitment to new technologies in the fight to cope with the capital's waste.

Recycling push re-branded

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Biofuel drive ‘will not wait for sustainability rules’

The UK is forging ahead on biofuels as it waits for guidelines on sustainable biofuels to be developed, transport minister Stephen Ladyman said on Tuesday.

Greeks warn against delay in tackling shipwreck

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French postal service to go electric

La Poste, France's state-owned mail service, has announced plans to replace a significant chunk of its fleet with electric vehicles - making it the largest single supporter of the technology in the world.

Eurostar to build on green track record

Cross Channel train company Eurostar has announced plans to cut its carbon emissions and make rail an even more environmentally attractive means of travel.

MCERTS 2007 is Next Week!

MCERTS 2007 (25 - 26th April, Bretby Conference Centre, Burton Upon Trent) will open its doors at 8.30am next Wednesday; the Conference will begin at 10am and the first seminars kick off at 9.45am.

Air quality impact of smoking ban assessed

An investigation into how much the air quality in Dublin's pubs has improved since its smoking ban was introduced should help persuade drinkers and bar workers across the Irish Sea that the ban due to come in this summer in the UK will have huge health benefits.

Day: 19 April 2007