News from 1 December 2006 on edie

Climate change threatens staple food crops

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Charity to ‘purify’ carbon market

Britain's first climate change charity committed to reducing carbon emissions by buying up the right to pollute hit the carbon market this week.

Mobile giant best green communicator

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New round of carbon trading seeks to introduce scarcity to market

The EU has made modest cuts to caps in response to calls to reduce allowances in the next round of it Emissions Trading Scheme to avoid a collapse in the carbon market.

Radioactive contamination found across London

Radioactivity thought to come from the poison ingested by former spy Alexander Litvienenko has contaminated at least 24 London locations, raising health and safety concerns.

Travel agents urged to offer greener holidays

The British travel industry must change its irresponsible ways when it comes to the environment and do more to minimise impacts, especially on climate, environmental campaigners have said.

Thames profits leak out

London's water provider Thames Water reported a strong drop in profits after six months blighted by criticism over leaks and high infrastructure spending to fix London's ancient pipe network.

Airline avoids flushes to save fuel

A Chinese airline is urging passengers to use the toilet before they board in an effort to cut down on non-essential fuel use during flights.

Mancunian mornings see air quality plummet

While Manchester long ago shed its image as a polluted industrial city, early morning commuters are still having to deal with a less-than-healthy dose of pollution, according to a report published by the city's university this week.

America names water efficiency stars

New York's water-friendly funeral directors who had managed to radically cut the water used in embalming were among the winners of America's new water efficiency awards, presented this week.

Day: 1 December 2006