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Greenpeace tears into retail 'eco–villains'
Boots and Somerfield, two of the biggest names on the British high street, have been branded "eco-villains" for failing to ensure that their tissue and lavatory paper products are environmentally friendly.
Inaction on Climate Change is Costliest Option for US
Researchers say inaction in responding to the challenges of climate change in the United States will cost billions of dollars. In a new report, researchers at the University of Maryland warn that the costs of global warm...
Building Schools for the Future – An Opportunity
The Education and Skills Committee has released its report on "Sustainable Schools: Are we building schools for the future?". It concludes that the Government's investment in schools represents an unprecedented opportuni...
Victims of the ethanol rush: Loss of the native prairie
The Great Plains of Kansas are being transformed by America's thirst for alternative fuels. Some are calling it an ecological disaster.
Seattle Builders Askes to measure projects' impact on climate change
Builders in Seattle would be required to identify the impact of large projects on climate change if legislation by City Councilmember Peter Steinbrueck wins approval.
Swiss vote goes green with climate change
Landslides, floods and storms have taken their toll on Switzerland's political climate, turning the Greens into the fastest growing force in the Alpine nation ahead of Sunday's general election.
Supermarket to 'float' its stock
A supermarket chain is to become the first major retailer in England to start transporting goods by canal.
Plastic 'Sponge' Could Help Biofuels Scrub CO2 From the Environment
A new plastic membrane could be key to making biofuels a viable and clean fuel alternative to natural gas and coal.
Joint venture to build £200m UK biofuel plant
Associated British Foods plc ("ABF"), the international food, ingredients and retail group has today announced that it has reached agreement with BP and DuPont on an investment to build a world-scale biofuel plant in the...
£170 Million Boost For Low Carbon Energy Technology
Investment in commercialising low-carbon technologies in the UK will top £370 million over the next three years after an extra £170 million was allocated to the cross-government Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF).