Latest Environmental news
EU publishes Code of Conduct for data centres
Thursday, 20th November 2008, 3:33 pm
In 2007, electricity consumed by data centres in the EU was estimated to be 56 TWh per year, and is projected to increase to 104 TWh per year by 2020. The projected energy consumption rise poses a problem for EU energy and environmental policies.
 Phase II of carbon auctions beginWednesday, 19th November 2008, 6:20 pm
The Government today held Europe's first carbon allowance auction in Phase II (2008 - 2012) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Four million allowances were sold at a total value of £54m, or £13.60 per allowance.
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 America's ethanol industry begins PR offensiveThursday, 13th November 2008, 6:19 pm
Over the past few years ethanol producers have had a rough ride from environmentalists over concerns about fuel crops competing against food crops, to redress the situation a new campaign organisation called Growth Energy has been established.
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The woman with a tiny carbon footprintThursday, 13th November 2008, 1:07 am
We all know we are meant to be reducing our carbon footprint, but I suspect that many people wouldn't be prepared to go as far as Joan Pick.
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Lighting the wayTuesday, 11th November 2008, 4:14 pm
Why the EU must not dim its energy efficiency plans
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Air New Zealand set to test second-generation biofuel
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 3:59 pm
Air New Zealand is set to run its first test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel on 3 December 2008.
Is there a sustainable future for travel and tourism?
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 1:37 pm
Leading ethical travel company responsibletravel.com this week launches a new website which lays out a vision for the future of the tourism industry and invites people to contribute to the debate.
Tapping into naturally rapid carbon sinks
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 12:27 pm
Scientists say that a type of rock found at or near the surface in the Mideast nation of Oman and other areas around the world could be harnessed to soak up huge quantities of globe-warming carbon dioxide.
Recyclable nappies in recycled packaging
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 12:08 pm
Naturebotts offers help for reducing waste this Christmas by delivering orders in reused boxes from local businesses.
Electrical goods with recycled materials set to hit the high street
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 11:28 am
The arrival of electrical goods made out of recycled materials took one step closer to the high street today as Indesit, will see a component of its Hotpoint washing machines made entirely out of recycled plastic for the first time.
Greenpeace activists block palm oil shipment in Indonesia
Monday, 10th November 2008, 7:29 pm
Dumai, Indonesia - In the latest stage of the Esperanza's Forests for Climate tour around south-east Asia, activists have arrived in Dumai, Indonesia to block a palm oil shipment from departing for Europe.
World Ethanol Market to Reach 27.7 Billion Gallons by 2012
Monday, 10th November 2008, 5:29 pm
Driven by skyrocketing crude prices, rising concerns over environmental pollution, and the consequent switch towards alternate fuels, the world ethanol market is projected to reach 27.7 billion gallons by the year 2012, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts.
Helping businesses respond to Climate Change
Monday, 10th November 2008, 12:46 pm
A programme has been launched which is designed to help regional businesses capitalise on opportunities and reduce the risks associated with climate change.
Turbine manufacturer posts increased earnings
Friday, 7th November 2008, 3:01 pm
Despite the economic downturn, Vestas, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, has posted a growth in 3rd quarter earnings up from €102m to €130m.
Educating consumers on the dangers of the disposable battery
Friday, 7th November 2008, 1:56 pm
In the absence of a decision by the Government to implement the EU Directive on battery recycling, Moixa Energy has taken the lead with the launch of its Alkaline Awareness Campaign and 'CO2 Saver' USB rechargeable batteries.
Blow to Brown as BP scraps British renewables plan to focus on US
Friday, 7th November 2008, 1:11 am
BP has dropped all plans to build wind farms in Britain and is instead concentrating on the US, where government incentives for clean energy projects can provide a convenient tax shelter for oil and gas revenues.
Diesel producing fungus discovered
Thursday, 6th November 2008, 6:46 pm
A team led by a Montana State University professor has found a fungus that produces a new type of diesel fuel, which they say holds great promise.
Greenwatch: Under Obama, dark days ahead for fossil fuels
Thursday, 6th November 2008, 3:11 pm
Under Barack Obama, dark days seen ahead for fossil fuels while alternative energy sectors are likely to flourish.
Brits switching on to energy saving lightbulbs
Thursday, 6th November 2008, 2:18 pm
Tesco has announced a 500% increase in sales of their energy saving bulbs as eco-conscious consumers are snapping up energy-saving light bulbs to save energy and money this winter.
The slippery business of palm oil
Thursday, 6th November 2008, 10:40 am
Palm oil is used in a third of all foods. But can it ever be produced without causing environmental devastation as some big companies are promising?
Climate pushing lemmings to cliff
Wednesday, 5th November 2008, 8:14 pm
Warmer winters are affecting the lemmings of southern Norway, scientists find, which may be bad news for animals that eat them.
Tropical farms 'aid biodiversity'
Tuesday, 4th November 2008, 4:56 pm
Long established, low-impact farming methods can help sustain the biodiversity of tropical forests, a study shows.
Greenwatch: EU biofuel data change angers environmentalists
Thursday, 30th October 2008, 11:58 am
European biofuels could receive a boost from a change in the way the European Union calculates their impact on the environment, a document shows, angering environmentalists who think they do more harm than good.
Time to bury the 'clean coal' myth
Thursday, 30th October 2008, 9:22 am
In the second of his Greenwash columns, Fred Pearce exposes how energy companies and governments are trying to rebrand coal as a clean fuel of the future despite the evidence
