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Govt launches fund to cut travel emissions
Govt launches fund to cut travel emissions
3/3/2010 3:18:08 PM:  The government has called on cities to reduce transport emissions with the support of its new Urban Challenge Fund.
UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
2/22/2010 3:18:24 PM:  United Nations tells emerging economies to prepare for e-waste 'mountains'.<br/>
New dedicated EU waste agency proposed
New dedicated EU waste agency proposed
2/8/2010 9:09:08 AM:  A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.
Environmental laws extended to civil bodies
Environmental laws extended to civil bodies
2/4/2010 3:09:11 PM:  Two of the UK's key environmental bodies have been given greater law-enforcement powers.
Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'
Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'
2/2/2010 12:29:07 PM:  All new private dwellings will have to meet government criteria for low carbon sustainable homes from spring this year.
YouTube advice on low carbon lighting
YouTube advice on low carbon lighting
1/29/2010 11:29:11 AM:  A UK low carbon lighting company has used YouTube to address customer worries about switching to energy-efficient lighting.
Crime scene methods to tackle waste crime
Crime scene methods to tackle waste crime
1/22/2010 9:29:06 AM:  'Time Team' style technology will be used by the Environment Agency to catch out waste criminals.
US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
12/9/2009 8:45:05 AM:  America's Environmental Protection Agency has declared greenhouse gases a risk to human health, boosting Barack Obama's powers.
Health is key in tackling climate change, says minister
Health is key in tackling climate change, says minister
11/26/2009 9:05:07 AM:  Health secretary Andy Burnham is calling for a greater emphasis to be put on health with regards to the impacts of climate change.
Raffle for eco-friendly house
Raffle for eco-friendly house
9/25/2009 9:05:08 AM:  A mansion equipped with numerous energy efficient measures is to be raffled.<br/>
Europe leading EfW market
Europe leading EfW market
8/28/2009 1:37:06 PM:  A new survey has revealed that Europe currently generates the most energy from waste.
India recognises emissions challenge
India recognises emissions challenge
8/18/2009 3:17:10 PM:  India has highlighted the challenges it faces to reduce carbon emissions.
UK DECC is least green of all government buildings
UK DECC is least green of all government buildings
5/20/2009 9:31:08 AM:  Headquarters belonging to the UK government's climate change department are among the least energy efficient in the public sector.
US EPA budget calls for greenhouse gas registry
US EPA budget calls for greenhouse gas registry
5/11/2009 9:45:09 AM:  The US government's future stance on emissions has been hinted at in the EPA 2010 fiscal budget blueprints.
Obesity increasing global carbon dioxide emissions
Obesity increasing global carbon dioxide emissions
4/20/2009 4:45:18 PM:  Obese lifestyles in richer countries are contributing to higher carbon dioxide emissions.
Biomass could power hospital
Biomass could power hospital
4/7/2009 5:25:05 PM:  Proposal to cut one health board's carbon emissions include providing a hospital with renwable energy from a biomass plant.<br/>
Air pollutant levels fall across UK
Air pollutant levels fall across UK
1/8/2009 3:57:22 PM:  Figures have revealed that the level of certain air pollutants is continuing to fall across the UK.
Coal costs world £300bn
Coal costs world £300bn
11/28/2008 5:28:26 PM:  The toll coal takes on the world has been estimated at €360 billion.<br/>
World aquifer map unveiled
World aquifer map unveiled
10/23/2008 5:12:02 PM:  A map of the world's underground water reserves has been unveiled.<br/>
Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings
Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings
10/2/2008 5:22:30 PM:  Cutting carbon emissions could also boost people's health and save EU nations money.
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