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Ability of world's plants to absorb CO2 'has declined'

8/20/2010 10:25:38 AM: The ability of the world's plants to absorb carbon dioxide has decreased in the past decade due to droughts.

Too few UK firms 'factoring in climate risk and opportunities'

8/5/2010 5:04:06 PM: Defra claims UK firms do not yet have enough of an understanding about the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.

Defra publishes energy usage online

8/3/2010 5:24:16 PM: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has begun publishing its real-time energy usage online.

Ireland calls for forest carbon offsets

7/22/2010 3:04:04 PM: Ireland has called on the European Union to allow forest carbon emissions to be used to offset emissions.

UK 'can be zero carbon by 2030'

6/16/2010 5:32:15 PM: If the UK makes radical changes it can become zero carbon by the year 2030, a new report suggests.

Consumers set to buy more green goods

6/2/2010 5:39:06 PM: Green goods are set to become more popular with shoppers.

EU to hand out eco-innovation funding

5/13/2010 5:59:40 PM: The EU is offering 35 million in funding to businesses with eco-friendly ideas.

Could the volcanic ash cloud be a wake-up call for the UK?

4/19/2010 5:20:08 PM: Will the flight disruption caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud make the UK think twice about its reliance on aviation?

Report sheds light on food waste

4/7/2010 9:20:09 AM: Almost half of all the waste thrown away by UK households could be avoided, it has been claimed.

Benn: UK to become world leader in renewable energy

3/29/2010 11:01:13 AM: Hilary Benn has set out plans for Britain to advance in renewable energy technology.

NLWA offered funding to reduce landfill waste

3/25/2010 2:38:22 PM: Less of the waste produced in north London will go to landfill thanks to a new funding announcement.

Defra: Banning recyclable materials from landfill could create new markets

3/19/2010 3:18:06 PM: Some materials that end up in landfill could be economically lucrative if they are properly processed and recycled, claims the government.

River pollution cleaning test in Cumbria

3/16/2010 11:18:19 AM: Scientists are to trial a new cleaning system for rivers in the north of England.

FoE: Food inflation down to mass farming techniques

3/9/2010 12:18:10 PM: Friends of the Earth has said that the British government must support more environmentally-friendly local farming in order to prevent fluctuations in food prices.

100m trees to be planted by 2015

3/8/2010 9:18:07 AM: The Scottish government has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2015 in order to reduce emissions.

CSR is main priority for over third of food companies, says report

3/5/2010 3:58:06 PM: Environmental concerns are the main priority for over a third of food and consumer goods companies, claims a new survey.

Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill

3/4/2010 3:18:05 PM: Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.