News and PR


Environmental News: Development needs to be flood-proofed - 31/03/2008

—31st March 2008—
Public says Britain unprepared for climate change impacts.



Environmental News: Top scientists say biofuels could exacerbate climate change - 27/03/2008

—27th March 2008—
Alarm expressed by top government expert over biofuels.



Environmental News: Consultation on proposals for establishing Joint Waste Authorities in England - 26/03/2008
—26th March 2008—
Government seeks views on Joint Waste Authorities.

Environmental news: New carbon reduction centre for Civil Service - 25/03/2008
—25th March 2008—
Civil Service gets carbon reduction 'centre of excellence'.

Environmental News: UK's first motorway car share lane opened. - 24/03/2008
—24th March 2008—
Ruth Kelly opens first Motorway car share lane.

Environmental new: Small businesses still unaware of WEEE regulations - 04/03/2008
—4th March 2008—
Most SMEs still unaware of WEEE regulations.

Environmental News: central to Europe's preventive security policy, say EU foreign policy chiefs - 03/03/2008
—3rd March 2008—
Climate change a security risk for Europe, say EU chiefs.

Environmental News: Conservative Party demand for suspension of Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation - 03/03/2008
—3rd March 2008—
Tories call for suspension of Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.

Environmental news: Carrier bags' impact reduced by 14%, says WRAP - 29/02/2008
—29th February 2008—
Environmental impact of plastic bags reduced.

Environmental news: Defra announces low-carbon Budget settlement. - 22/02/2008
—22nd February 2008—
Defra announces £400 million for low-carbon Britain.