Day: 12 August 2005

London’s burning – cities swelter as urban temperatures continue to rise

A report looking at temperatures in European cities over the last 30 years shows the mercury steadily rising in the continental thermometer - and London tops the league.

Drought increases fire risk across Europe

The risk of forest fires is increasing throughout Europe, experts have warned, saying that this year could see more lives lost than in the 2003 heatwave disasters.

Malaysia declares state of emergency as smog engulfs cities

The thick smog engulfing Malaysia has reached such dangerous levels a state of emergency has been declared in parts of the country.

Quantity of cocaine in Italian river is ‘staggering’

A test devised to monitor the true extent of drug taking in Italy has shown far more people are taking cocaine than claimed by official figures.

Government urged to join up thinking on micro-renewables

The government is being urged to join up its policies on renewable energy to more easily enable individuals and companies to cut their emissions.

UK businesses are wasting three times too much water

UK businesses are using up to three times more water than necessary, even during current drought conditions.

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