Environmental stories tagged with: sustainable development

Fair Trade+Ecology

Wednesday, 7th May 2008, 5:02 pm

Fair Trade has seen massive growth over the last decade, to the extent that you can now find Fair Trade products in every supermarket. This weekend sees the 7th World Fair Trade Day being celebrated around the world in more than 70 countries.

Severn Tidal Power Study

Tuesday, 22nd January 2008, 4:49 pm

The massive potential for tidal power from the Severn Estuary to provide low carbon, renewable electricity was highlighted today by Energy Secretary, John Hutton, with the publication of the terms of reference for the Government's feasibility study.

Climate is Right for Overhaul of UK Energy Regulation

Thursday, 20th September 2007, 3:45 pm

Sustainable Development Commission calls for changes to Ofgem's role to tackle challenges of a sustainable future.

London and Stockholm to Collaborate in Tackling Climate Change

Wednesday, 27th June 2007, 5:51 pm

London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, welcomed talks today at City Hall between the Deputy Mayor of London, Nicky Gavron, and Vice Mayor of Stockholm, Ulla Hamilton, to agree a programme of co-operation and collaboration between the two cities.

Sustainable Schemes the Exception, Not the Norm

Wednesday, 20th June 2007, 11:25 am

According to CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) there are too few private sector developments with sustainability at their core.

Is Green the New Black in Fashion?

Monday, 11th June 2007, 2:08 pm

The sustainability debate moves on to clothing in a new report from Forum for the Future, a sustainable development charity.

Housing Targets Versus the Environment

Sunday, 20th May 2007, 4:48 pm

According to independent watchdog, too many homes are being demolished; built on water-stressed areas; the impact on current residents and infrastructure are not being thought through; and climate change is all but ignored.