Day: 30 November 2005

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.

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