Day: 9 February 2007

IPCC warns against climate panic

The threat of climate change is serious and must be addressed but we should avoid exaggerating the problem, according to a non-partisan gathering of international scientists.

Boxer spars with EPA

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New York to sue Exxon over 50-year-old spill

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Branson offers $25m prize for saving Earth

Billionaire businessman Richard Branson has announced he will give $25 million to the person who comes up with the best idea to remove significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere.

Set targets for waste reduction – EU rapporteur

The European Parliament's rapporteur on the new Waste Directive would like to see fixed targets for waste reduction set in the new legislation.

Barclays writes bigger cheque for renewables

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Ecobuild: Bigger than ever

Dubbed as Britain's biggest green building information programme, Ecobuild will showcase truly sustainable construction in action. John Haven reports

Saving the earth

One way of cleaning up contaminated land is to stabilise and solidify pollutants. Simon Tillotson reports on his company's solution

Giving local government the power to go green

Local councils have been criticised for failing to address environmental concerns. But, according to the Local Government Association's senior policy advisor, Sarah Coe, a lack of expertise is to blame - not the enthusiasm of the sector. Interview by Simon Jennings

Producer beware

There is still some confusion about the role of producer compliance schemes. Vic Clements explains what you need to be aware of come July

Councils get free seminars

The complexity of the electronic and electrical industry, and the number of stakeholders affected by the new legislation, has prompted many delays in implementation, and round after round of consultations with the DTI.

Securing your data

The Weee directive will see an increase in the collection of discarded computers. But what about the data stored on them? Graham Davy examines the implications

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