Day: 7 December 2005

Action plan to boost biofuels and biomass in EU

The European Commission has adopted an ambitious action plan to increase the use of biofuels and biomass in three sectors: heating, electricity and transport.

Sustainable Communities plan builds across Europe

European Ministers have agreed to unite behind a common goal of building sustainable communities across Europe.

Chemical leak contained by Czech firefighters

A toxic slick of solvent from a Polish paint factory has been blocked by a barrier in the Czech Republic's Olse river.

Ozone recovery could face delays

The predicted recovery of the infamous hole in the ozone layer could take much longer than expected, according to research released this week.

Pollution prompts public holiday

Pollution in the Iranian capital Tehran has become so bad the Government announced a two-day holiday in an attempt to reduce traffic on the city's streets.

Action programme to tackle nitrate pollution from farmers

Farmers are being invited to contribute to the development of new Action Programme measures to tackle nitrate pollution.

Pacific Islanders become first official climate refugees

Rising seas and frequent flooding have forced a small community in the Pacific island chain of Vanuatu to leave their homes and become one of the first examples of formal climate change refugees.

£90m Landfill Tax pays for green business support

Organisations supporting efforts to cut down on waste are set to receive grants worth almost £100 million from funds generated through the landfill tax.

Funding allocations for flooding and coastal erosion announced

Environment Minister Elliot Morley outlined Defra grant allocations for spending on for flood and coastal defences this week.

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