Environmental stories tagged with: UK

Sugarcane used for bioethanol

Renewable Fuels Agency releases its first data on UK biofuels

Thursday, 7th August 2008, 1:35 pm
The Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) has published its first monthly report on the supply of biofuels under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), covering the period 15 April - 14 May 2008.
Hubcap Creatures

London Aware 08

Monday, 12th May 2008, 6:46 pm
Great ideas and passion were green and sustainable at last weekend's London Aware event in London's Barbican centre.
  aeroplane

'Rebound Effects' Threaten Success of UK Climate Policy

Thursday, 1st November 2007, 11:27 am
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has unveiled a major new report on how 'Rebound Effects' can result in energy savings falling short of expectations, thereby threatening the success of UK climate policy.
Volunteering

Gappers Opt for Eco-Friendly UK

Thursday, 13th September 2007, 1:56 pm
For students concerned at their carbon footprint and looking to achieve more from their gap year than a great tan, an affordable alternative is to take a time out in the UK with CSV (Community Service Volunteers), a UK based volunteering charity.
  Lake District

UK Holidays are Bad for the Pocket

Thursday, 16th August 2007, 6:20 pm
The National Consumer Council (NCC) today called for collective action on climate change by urging government, business and regulators to address the domestic tourist industry and make UK destinations more attractive and better value for consumers.
Lake District

The UK Camps it up this Summer

Thursday, 16th August 2007, 5:09 pm
Despite the terrible weather this summer, outdoor activities are a top choice for UK holidaymakers, according to new data from Yell.com.
Electricity Pylon

Energy Use Increases

Friday, 1st June 2007, 1:47 pm
The National Statistics Office today published energy consumption figures for commercial and public sector usage.
Stag Beetle

Survival of UK Plants and Wildlife in a Changing Climate

Tuesday, 22nd May 2007, 4:17 pm
Action is needed now to prevent the loss of some of the UK's most valued plants and wildlife as a result of climate change, according to a new report launched today by Barry Gardiner, Minister for Biodiversity.
Deforestation

Conservatives Proposals to Slash Deforestation

Tuesday, 22nd May 2007, 11:21 am
Shadow Environment Secretary Peter Ainsworth has unveiled new Conservative proposals designed to put a price on the carbon stored in rainforests, and reduce deforestation by an estimated 75 per cent a year.
 
 
 
 
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