Day: 20 April 2006

Europe lagging behind on illegal logging, says WWF

European governments are still failing to tackle illegal logging, the WWF has warned.

Unmanned flights could hold the key to “global dimming”

Within five years the Earth could have an early warning system made up of hundreds of unmanned flights tracking the pollution responsible for environmental catastrophes.

Renewable-powered offshore gas platform comes online

The world's first offshore gas platform entirely powered by renewables has started delivering natural gas to the UK, the energy companies behind the project said on Wednesday.

Ofwat warns water companies not to block competition

Business customers are being denied the right to choose their water supplier, as appointed water companies slow down the entry of competitors onto the market, water regulator Ofwat said in a warning issued on Thursday.

ODPM launches regeneration and housing review

The Government has launched a review of the way regeneration and housing are funded to further its aim of creating "sustainable communities".

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