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Day: 13 February 2006

Flower air miles cost the climate, study shows

With Valentine's Day marking a peak in the sales of flowers, new research draws attention to the greenhouse gas emissions generated in their transport. The research has prompted calls for an increase in locally grown flowers and more information for consumers.

Chemical plans condemned on fifth anniversary of proposals

The EU's proposals on the safe use of chemicals in industry has been roundly condemned by a major environmental NGO five years after suggestions the regulations should be looked at were first put on the table.

London business learns how to be greener

The business community in London is receiving advice from City Hall on how it can reduce its impact on the environment without damaging its financial clout.

Bottled water big business but bad for environment

A surge in the global consumption of bottled water may be good news for those who are selling it but all too often the picture is less rosy for the environment and communities in parts of the developing world where drought is already commonplace.

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