Fracking set to continue in UK
Independent scientists conclude that the shale gas extraction technique is safe but set limits on drilling near water sources18 May 2012
18 May 2012
EMS helps cut resource use
Environment management systems are crucial to more sustainable production and consumption practices, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)17 May 2012
Councils are key to climate action
Limited funding and a lack of obligation is stopping local authorities making a crucial contribution to tackling climate change, putting the...17 May 2012
South West Water fined £24k for sewage spills
South West Water has been fined £24,000 after failings at two of its plants resulted in sewage polluting waterways in Devon and Cornwall16 May 2012
Rising consumption puts biodiversity at risk
Humans are consuming 50% more natural resources than the planet can sustainably produce, threatening future security and wellbeing, says the latest...16 May 2012
Government opens new CCS competition
The opportunity to demonstrate viable carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the UK is to get a second chance after DECC unveiled plans for a...15 May 2012
New cars continue to drive down CO2
Carbon emissions from new cars in the UK fell a further 4.2% in 2011, reaching a record low of 138.1g CO2 per km, according to the Society of Motor...14 May 2012
Green deals will fail without clear message
Initiatives to reduce energy use will fail unless the government launches a national communications strategy to engage the public. That's the message...14 May 2012
Droughts set to continue
Despite heavy rains and flash floods in April and early May, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned that much of the UK will remain in drought for...11 May 2012
£60m for Met Office climate programme
DECC is investing £60 million in the Met Office Hadley Centre’s Climate Programme to help maintain the UK’s place as a global leader in climate...11 May 2012
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Quick wins: Managing power supply
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A new dawn for planning?
Stephen Tromans QC finds the final national planning policy framework (NPPF) is better than the draft, but says questions remain -
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