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Consumers Want Tougher Government Action on Products that Cause Climate Change
A joint international survey by AccountAbility and Consumers International will show consumers want tougher government action to phase out products that contribute to climate change, more information about the environmen...
Top experts to weigh impact of bioenergy
Amid growing debate over the possible consequences of large-scale bioenergy production, top international experts meet at FAO headquarters today to review present knowledge of the issue and suggest a road map for the way...
Green energy tariffs off the menu as demand outstrips supply
Firms keen to buy energy from renewable sources are being turned away by major energy suppliers who do not have the capacity to meet soaring demand for green energy tariffs.
PVC Performance in Europe
Europe's PVC industry recycled 82,800 tonnes of the plastic in 2006, more than twice the total in 2005 according to the sector's latest annual environmental report.
Universities That Count – CSR Performance Measured in UK Universities
An important new report out today has benchmarked universities from across England on their environmental and corporate responsibility performance. It then reveals how they rate against UK businesses. As institutional ...
New map shows solar electricity potential of European regions
A new map published by the European Commission shows the photovoltaic solar energy potential of different parts of Europe. It shows that an identical solar system will generate twice the amount of energy in sunny areas o...
Sustainability Expert Calls For Introduction Of Carbon Tax
A Western Australian sustainability expert has said it is possible for Australia to be carbon neutral within three years under a bold plan to tax carbon emissions.
DfES Sustainable Schools Strategy Launched
Sustainable Schools for Pupils, Communities and the Environment -An Action Plan for the DfES-April 2007 - This action plan is structured in a way that responds to the comments and suggestions arising from the Sustainable...
Britain in bloom: how spring is the new summer as May blossoms early
Since the Middle Ages, it's been known as May blossom. But should its name now be changed to April?
Bigger Roads Better for Environment says EU Road Federation
Bigger and better roads contribute to cutting pollution by removing bottlenecks, states a�report commissioned by�the EU Road�Federation. The study follows�criticism from green groups that investing in roads is contrary t...