Climate Change

New EC climate change funding announced

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:24 GMT

The European Commission has announced additional funding to improve climate change methods and assist in the provision of renewable energy systems.

Climate change 'responsible for insurance premiums'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:07 GMT

High insurance premiums could be partly down to climate change, an insurance industry expert has said.

Greenhouse gas emissions 'continue to rise'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:41 GMT

Greenhouse gas emissions are still on the rise despite reduction efforts, a new American study has found.

Miliband calls for "battle" on climate change sceptics

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:34 GMT

Climate secretary Ed Miliband has called for a "battle" against those who denied global warming was caused by carbon emissions from human society.

Greenhouse gas emissions 'continue to rise'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:00:43 GMT

Greenhouse gas emissions are still on the rise despite reduction efforts, a new American study has found.

Miliband calls for "battle" on climate change sceptics

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:00:32 GMT

Climate secretary Ed Miliband has called for a "battle" against those who denied global warming was caused by carbon emissions from human society.

Energy Crunch warns of finite fossil fuels

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:15:46 GMT

Home energy consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to reduce their carbon footprint in a bid to halt the pace of climate change.

FoE: US using 'bullying tactics'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:15:26 GMT

US president Barack Obama has come under fire from Friends of the Earth (FoE).

Fears grow over climate deal in Copenhagen

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:15:26 GMT

Tensions are rising in Copenhagen as world leaders have yet to reach a deal that could save the planet from climate change.

Brown: Copenhagen at risk of no deal

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:15:20 GMT

Negotiators at the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen are at risk of not securing a deal by the end of the week.

UN summit enters high-level stage

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:15:19 GMT

A special ceremony was held in Copenhagen yesterday (December 15th) as the UN summit entered its final phase.

Helen Baxendale joins FoE in Copenhagen

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:15:19 GMT

Friends of the Earth (FoE) has found a new celebrity supporter in TV star Helen Baxendale.

Barack Obama told to lead way in Copenhagen

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:15:29 GMT

Barack Obama is being pushed by an environmental organisation to use his skills to ensure a successful outcome in Copenhagen.

Met Office: Ten years to fight climate change

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:15:21 GMT

The UK Met Office (UKMO) has warned that unless carbon emissions are cut drastically over the next ten years, the planet could face disastrous consequences.

Aircraft emissions 'must be slashed'

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:48 GMT

Emissions generated by the aviation sector need to be controlled as part of the fight against climate change, a charity has said.

Climate change research launched in Wales

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:47 GMT

A five-year research project into climate change has been approved by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Nuclear power proposals trigger public debates

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:27:43 GMT

The government is calling on people living in Lancashire to attend a nuclear power exhibition.

BASF releases blue pigment products

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:20:40 GMT

BASF has launched a new range of blue pigment products designed for use in the manufacture of a number of plastic-based consumer goods.

Temperatures on Earth 'to rise 6C'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:20:34 GMT

Average temperatures around the word could rise by up to 6C if CO2 emissions are not urgently curbed, researchers have said.

Welsh pubs sign up to Climate Change Challenge

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:15:54 GMT

Three pubs in Wales have signed up to compete in the Climate Change Challenge, with bar staff and regulars set to see who can reduce their carbon footprint the most by the end of the year.