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Sending our toxins to Africa, in the form of waste PCs
Thousands of discarded computers from western Europe and the US arrive in the ports of west Africa every day, ending up in massive toxic dumps where children burn and pull them apart to extract metals for cash.
Australian Govt pledges $3.45m for climate planning
The federal government has announced $3.45 million to help local governments and professionals plan for the potentially devastating effects of climate change.
The revision of the energy efficiency in buildings directive
This year, the European Commission is set to revise the 2002 Energy Performance of buildings directive.
London's air quality 'not improved' by congestion charge
The London congestion charge has done little to improve air quality in the capital, researchers said today.
Business Challenges for a Low–Carbon Economy
WBCSD President Bjorn Stigson addressed the 17 th CleanTech Forum in Brussels today, looking ahead to 2050 and global changes for a low-carbon economy.
Building a Low Carbon Economy – Unlocking Innovation and Skills
This report outlines how UK Government and business may work together to place the UK at the forefront of the green industrial revolution.
Cream of Defra Study Milk Impacts
Defra and the UK dairy industry have recently launched a Milk Roadmap which seeks to reduce the environmental impacts of liquid milk production and consumption.
Recycling, waste–to–energy to play an important part in reducing CO2
More recycling and waste-to-energy programmes will reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. This is the conclusion of three recently published studies.
San Francisco hits 70% city recycling rate
The city of San Francisco has chalked up a 70 percent recycling rate - the highest in the US diversion of waste, which includes recycling, composting, and re-use, has increased from 35 percent in 1996, to 70 percent toda...
Breathing in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh can be hazardous for your health
The American Lung Association issued its annual report card on air pollution today, ranking cities most affected by three types of pollution: short-term particle pollution, year-round particle pollution and ozone polluti...