Climate Change

Met Office raises heatwave warning

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:35 GMT

The Met Office has raised its heatwave warning as parts of Britain continue to enjoy scorching weather.

Clean coal bill introduced

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:23 GMT

A new bill that lists proposals for clean coal technologies has been introduced in parliament.

Kittiwakes will highlight environmental issues to Dunbar residents

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:02 GMT

Residents of the town of Dunbar in Scotland are to be encouraged to take energy-saving steps through the rollout of a new scheme aimed at highlighting the true impact of climate change.

IT industry calls for green stimulus

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:15:35 GMT

A stimulus package has been called for by the IT industry to help it meet green targets.

UK wants "ambitious approach" to climate change

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:15:28 GMT

Minister describes "make or break time".

PM calls for $100 billion a year climate change fund

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:15:22 GMT

Greenpeace praises prime minister.

North-east firm 'spearheads UK electric car technology'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:16:00 GMT

A north-east company is championing the development of sustainable modes of transport after securing a number of lucrative contracts.

Wales 'must go green'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:15:45 GMT

Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson has called on people in the country to do their bit for climate change.

£300m plan for Welsh carbon emission reduction

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:15:39 GMT

An investment of £300 million has been planned in order to help the Welsh Assembly Government meet its carbon reduction targets

PM proposes $100bn annual investment for climate change fight

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:15:34 GMT

An annual investment of $100 billion from developed countries has been proposed by Gordon Brown as an effective way of tackling climate change.

BASF launches injection polymer for coal mining applications

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:16:15 GMT

BASF has launched a new line of polyurethane and urea silicate injection designed for application in underground coal mining.

Homeworkers can 'help a business to go green'

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:16:01 GMT

Allowing staff to work from home can help to make a business more environmentally friendly, it has been suggested.

New chair for Sustainable Development Commission

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:15:50 GMT

Will Day has been appointed as the new chair of the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC).

Climate Change Bill passed in Scotland

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:15:42 GMT

MSPs have passed the Climate Change Bill, setting out clearer targets for reducing emissions.

British Airways: Firms think they are going green by flying less

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:15:51 GMT

By travelling less, many enterprises feel they are doing their bit for the environment, according to British Airways.

Green businesses get consumer 'seal of approval'

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:15:33 GMT

Many businesses in the UK could find that going green could be worth their while.

London Underground trials air-conditioned trains

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:15:09 GMT

Relief may be on its way for thousands of commuters as the London Underground begins trials on a fleet of trains fitted with air-conditioning units.

Sustainability a 'massive issue' for construction

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:15:32 GMT

Construction firms consider sustainability to be a "massive issue" in projects they take on, according to sustain' magazine.

UK needs to plan for climate change

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:15:24 GMT

The UK needs to do what it can to be more energy efficienct to provide a sustainable future for the planet, the Environment Agency has advised.

Clean coal 'to boost economy'

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:15:28 GMT

Clean coal technologies could contribute between £2 billion and £4 billion to the UK economy in the next two decades, according to a new report.