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Warning over UK Government's poor progress on emissions
A report published by MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee warns that the UK Government is not on track to meet targets for cutting its own emissions and could have to pay money to large private sector firms � who ma...
Copenhagen's 'best city for cyclists' goal
With less than four months to go until Copenhagen hosts the United Nations climate change summit, the city has announced its vision to become the world's best city for cyclists.
Dreamliner to take flight
The first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will take place by the end of 2009, the company has announced. Boeing also said it hoped to deliver the first plane for service in the last quarter of 2010.
Carbon reductions 'too little too late'
The world's 100 largest companies have set carbon reduction targets that are too little and too late to avoid dangerous climate change, according to research published by the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Banana diseases threaten African crop
Two banana diseases spreading in Africa could hurt food supply for 30 million people on the continent who largely rely on the crop, an international agricultural research body has warned.
Climate change should be higher priority, says poll
A new opinion poll of 19 nations from around the world finds that majorities in 15 countries think their government should put a higher priority on addressing climate change than it does now. This includes the largest gr...
Australia discovers new dinosaur
Australian palaeontologists say they have discovered a new species of dinosaur on a sheep farm in the northern state of Queensland.
IEMA's Response To The DEFRA and DECC Consultation On Draft Guidance On How To Measure and Report Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This news article details the approach that IEMA took, working with DEFRA and DECC, providing a response to this consultation. DEFRA and DECC held a joint public consultation on draft guidance for how UK organisations sh...
Australian parliament rejects carbon trade plan
Australia's parliament has rejected a plan for the world's most ambitious emissions trade regime, bringing the nation closer to a snap election and prolonging financial uncertainty for major emitters.
Unique species of Gal�pagos Islands threatened by mosquitoes
Unique species on the Gal�pagos Islands are under threat from mosquitoes introduced by tourist planes and boats, according to new research.