Day: 10 May 2002

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1990s ended with US surge in greenhouse gas emissions

US greenhouse gas emissions increased at a faster rate during 1999-2000 than the average annual rate throughout the 1990s, according to the latest official US figures under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Amazon basin can be a carbon source

A study of long term data from the Amazon rainforest has put into question the use of the region as a carbon sink under the Kyoto Protocol, with the forests even acting as a carbon source during some periods.

Business Briefs: wind, water, and carbon dioxide sales

This week’s European Business Briefs include sales of Danish wind turbines, the purchase of Southern Water, biofuel production, and a plethora of greenhouse gas trading.

Irish government and local authorities give EUR560,000 for environmental projects

The Irish government is donating €280,000 to a successful scheme to encourage people to identify and pursue more environmentally sustainable behaviour, with local authorities topping up the fund so that it totals €560,000.

European citizens want nuclear waste problem dealt with now

Europeans think that nuclear power generators should be responsible for their nuclear waste now, and not leave the problem for future generations to solve, a survey of 16,000 European citizens has revealed.

Recycling is good for the climate

A study of recycling in Germany has revealed that last year approximately 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide were saved through the recycling of 2.3 million tonnes to lightweight packaging, such as aluminium and plastics.

Ecolabels boost sales of ‘green’ products in Denmark

Ecolabelling in Denmark has boosted the sales of greener versions of certain consumer products, indicating a willingness to pay up to 17% more for some products, according to one of the first empirical surveys of consumer reaction to ecolabels.

Green energy league table published

NGO Friends of the Earth have published a league table of green energy producers reflecting suppliers’ energy portfolios, and whether renewable energy tariffs passed on to the customer include renewable energy purchased in addition to the new Renewable Energy Obligation.

Scotland to handle more waste from Northern Ireland

A second local authority in Northern Ireland has sanctioned the use of a Scottish landfill site to receive its household waste as a result of the shortage of facilities locally, which has forced up disposal costs significantly compared with Scotland.

Councils would focus on pollution trouble spots under proposed legislation

New proposals for air pollution legislation, which is to undergo three months of consultation, is designed to allow local authorities to use risk-based assessments to decide how much time and effort they need to devote to individual sources of air pollution.

Waste minimisation pays off for flagship Scottish company

One of Scotland’s largest companies Allied Distillers (ADL) is extending waste minimisation procedures throughout its supply chain following savings of up to £2.6 million during the first year of operation.

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