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International Energy Agency 'blocking global switch to renewables'
The international body that advises most major governments across the world on energy policy is obstructing a global switch to renewable power because of its ties to the oil, gas and nuclear sectors, a group of politicia...
From east to west, a chain collapses
Millions to lose their jobs as world's largest importer of waste hit by collapse in demand for packaging - The scrap trader was immovable, despite Wu Wenxiu's pleas. She would pay one yuan - roughly 10p - for a kilogram ...
£12 million to help expand Biomass heating in England
Moving to low-carbon heat sources is crucial in the battle against climate change with nearly half of the UK's emissions coming from heating.
Changes 'amplify Arctic warming'
Scientists say they now have unambiguous evidence that the warming in the Arctic is accelerating.
Euro MPs seal major climate deal
The European Parliament has backed a package of measures to combat global warming - seen as a key EU initiative.
Environment Agency encourages local authorities to implement flood risk role
Following the Government's response today to Sir Michael Pitt's review of the summer 2007 floods, the Environment Agency is encouraging all local authorities in England to begin implementing their future role in managing...
Benn warns against breaching EU air pollution limits at Heathrow
Hilary Benn, the environment secretary, lifted the lid yesterday on the Cabinet-level debate on the expansion of Heathrow, saying the government must not contemplate allowing itself to breach air pollution limits set by ...
Climate change, insurance and adaptation
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is holding a seminar, �Building for the future - adapting to climate change today,' on 27 January 2009.
Towards a common air quality assessment method
Air pollution indices are tools that can be used to compare air quality in different geographical regions.
'Pay As You Throw' waste schemes encourage household recycling
New research has concluded that 'Pay As You Throw' waste collection schemes can increase levels of recycling among households, but should be accompanied by effective public information campaigns.