Environmental stories tagged with: UN
UK on track to double Kyoto target
Monday, 8th June 2009, 6:18 pm
The UK government has published its Kyoto Progress Report in which it claims to be able to surpass, even double, its 2010 target of 12.5% below 1990 levels.
 Green funding for dirty power stations criticisedWednesday, 4th March 2009, 11:35 am
The World Development Movement has criticised a UK government plan to put almost £400 million of 'green' aid designed to assist developing countries low carbon development into a World Bank fund that will subsidise new dirty coal power plants.
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 Excessive packaging still costing shoppersWednesday, 18th February 2009, 7:01 pm
Excessive food packaging used by supermarkets is undermining householders' efforts to recycle more and is adding to council tax bills, according to a new report from the Local Government Association.
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 Poole launches biomass boiler projectWednesday, 4th February 2009, 4:01 pm
The Borough of Poole is introducing a new project to fund the installation of biomass boilers in community buildings in an effort to reduce Poole's carbon emissions.
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 O2 launches energy efficient universal mobile phone chargerMonday, 1st December 2008, 7:38 pm
O2 has announced the launch of an energy efficient universal mobile phone charger - the O2 Universal Charger - which they claim cuts consumption by as much as 70 percent compared to standard mobile phone chargers.
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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.
UK consumption increases CO2 emissions
Sunday, 13th July 2008, 2:20 pm
Carbon dioxide emissions associated with UK consumption increased by 115 million tonnes (18%), between 1992 and 2004.
Despite Financial Squeeze, Consumers Want to be Greener
Thursday, 3rd July 2008, 1:11 pm
The number of UK consumers who are personally concerned about what they can do to protect the environment increased by 33% over past two years and at highest level for two decades, according to a Future Foundation survey.
Plants Move Up in a Warmer World
Friday, 27th June 2008, 7:34 pm
As the world warms, a research team in France have found that some plants are moving further up mountains to get the best conditions for reproduction.
Community Energy Efficiency Projects Double Their Fuel Poverty Targets
Monday, 9th June 2008, 5:07 pm
Forty nine projects in England supported by the Community Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) are expected to exceed their targets by 100 percent, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock announced today.
Cash Boost for Biomass Fuel for Heat and Electricity Generation
Friday, 6th June 2008, 6:35 pm
Farmers, foresters and biomass producers can apply for up to £200,000 each under a new round of grants opened today by Environment Minister Phil Woolas.
£1 Million For Green Solutions to Fight Fuel Poverty
Thursday, 5th June 2008, 3:06 pm
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is to manage a £1 million funding pot to help fight fuel poverty across the East of England.
Australian Budget Tackles the Environment
Tuesday, 13th May 2008, 4:31 pm
The Australian Treasury Minister, Wayne Swan MP, delivers the new Labor government's first budget which includes AU$3 billion (£1.45 billion) funding for climate change related initiatives.
Unilever Commits to Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Thursday, 1st May 2008, 5:19 pm
Unilever today announced its intention to have all of its palm oil certified sustainable by 2015.
M&S to Charge for Food Carrier Bags Across UK
Friday, 29th February 2008, 12:56 pm
Marks & Spencer is to roll-out a 5p charge for food carrier bags in all of its UK stores from the beginning of May to encourage customers to reduce the number of bags they use and to raise money for environmental projects.
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