News from 0 November 2005 on edie

Congestion charge schemes to roll out nationwide

Plans for nationwide road charging came a step closer this week when local authorities in seven areas were given £7 million to develop local congestion charging schemes.

UK, Norway carbon burial agreement signed

The UK and Norwegian Governments have signed an agreement on carbon sequestration.

Defra cuts red tape by reducing regulation

In an attempt to show it has taken on board criticisms of excessive Whitehall bureaucracy the Government is planning to simplify regulations affecting the environmental sector.

WRAP to refocus as it ups its impact

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is set to redirect its own resources to get the biggest bang for its bucks.

‘Pollution = WMD’ – Lord May

Britain's top scientist was on characteristically forthright form this week, describing the potential impact of pollution and climate change as akin to using weapons of mass destruction.

Brown condemned as ‘cavalier’ for dropping OFR bombshell

Gordon Brown has added to the growing rift between environmentalists and New Labour by ditching plans which would force companies to report actions that might impact on communities and the environment.

Blair bombshell: nuclear back with a vengeance

Prime Minister Tony Blair opened the door to a new generation of nuclear power stations for Britain this week, as he unveiled the details of the Government's latest energy review.

BP to set up multi-billion renewable energy offshoot

Energy giant BP has announced plans to set up the world's biggest low-carbon power business, which it believes will bring multi-billion pound profits within the next ten years.

Regulators could be flexible on dirty fuels if winter brings gas shortage

Government has indicated that keeping the engines of industry ticking over this winter must take priority over environmental concerns.

Business needs long-term certainty on emissions trading

Long-term certainty and predictability, particularly over allocation of allowances, are the most important factors for business when considering emissions trading.

Mixed forecast for Europe’s environment

A detailed report looking at the state of the environment in Europe over the past five years shows that progress has been made in many areas but the continued threat of climate change overshadows the success stories.

‘We’ll protect our rainforests for the right price’ – developing countries

A coalition of countries from the developing world are to tell the UN's Montreal Summit that they are prepared to preserve their rainforests, but the wealthy economies must pay them to do so and redress the balance of the 'morally flawed' global carbon markets.

Month: November 2005