Day: 10 October 2006

Humanity’s ‘resource debt’ escalates

Humanity went into 'resource debt' on Monday, having used up more wood, oil, food and water than the earth is capable of replenishing this year, scientists have said.

Recycled materials could help pave the way to urban cooling

Crumbled rubber and recycled aggregates could be used to produce pavements that help reduce heat absorption as part of a plan to stop temperatures going through the roof in our sweltering summer cities.

Massive grant for traffic pollution monitoring

A new research project costing over £4 million will see universities across the UK team up to measure traffic's impact on air quality.

Government consults on green electricity plan

The Government is seeking views on its plans to prioritise support for emerging renewable technologies and to generate 20% of the UK's electricity from 'green' sources by 2020, set out in the Renewables Obligation (RO) consultation published on Monday.

Danube oil spill causes diplomatic rift

Bulgaria and Romania are demanding action from Serbia after a huge oil slick up to 90 miles long was washed down the Danube.

Polluter should pay every day, says top Chinese official

Polluting industrial facilities should be fined daily until they meet legal emissions standards, according to the chairman of China's national Environmental & Resources Protection Committee.

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