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Day: 22 August 2006

World must improve water use to feed itself, say scientists

Water management practices worldwide must change drastically if humanity is to grow enough crops to feed itself over the next 50 years, according to a comprehensive assessment of water use in agriculture - the first of its kind.

Greens, industry criticise ETS targets

The Government has formally submitted details of the carbon emission caps it will place on UK industry in the second phase of the EU Emission Trading Scheme - and was faced with criticism from green groups and industry alike.

Milan targets smog with road pollution toll

Milan is to follow in London's footsteps and introduce a congestion charge in an attempt to tackle severe air pollution and traffic jams, as road pricing measures are branded a worldwide environmental success.

Top 100 eco-dilemmas for Britain

The impact of wind farms on eco-systems and the UK species likely to be wiped out by climate change were among Britain's top 100 ecological questions, as identified by environmental policy-makers in an innovative academic experiment.

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