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Reduce emissions to benefit environment and public health, say medical experts

Reduce emissions to benefit environment and public health, say medical experts

Measures to restrict the output of greenhouse gases (GHG) may also result in global benefits to public health and will offset at least some of the costs of climate change mitigation, according to research published in one of the world’s most respected medical journals.


Major retailers break information rules on use of hazardous chemicals

Major retailers, including John Lewis, B&Q and Focus, are failing to comply with information rules regarding the use of hazardous materials in some of the products they sell, a new report has found.


Hull to get £25m biofuel centre

Oil giant BP and science solutions company DuPont have announced they are to open a £25 million biofuel centre in Hull, by the end of next year.


Increase tree planting to help meet UK’s emissions reduction targets, say scientists

British scientists are calling for more tree planting, following a study that shows new woodland planting could play a significant and cost-effective role in helping to meet the UK’s emissions reduction targets.


Staying afloat: what businesses can do to protect themselves against flooding

Staying afloat: what businesses can do to protect themselves against flooding

GreenWise assesses the extent of the damage to businesses affected by the latest floods in England and finds out what they can do to protect themselves against them in the future.


M&S Scottish stores turn to local suppliers for renewable electricity

High street retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that as of April 2010, all its 44 Scottish stores and offices will be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity from local sources.


Perceived costs prevent SMEs implementing environmental policies

A new survey has found that one in four small businesses has yet to implement a single environmental measure – many citing prohibitive costs as the reason for their lack of action.


Climate change top of Commonwealth Summit agenda, says Brown

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Trinida and Tobago today, says the meeting presents a “unique opportunity” to discuss climate change ahead of Copenhagen.


Business leaders feel powerless over outcome of Copenhagen

The vast majority of business people believe the UN Summit in Copenhagen next month could have a significant impact on combating climate change but few believe they can have influence over the outcome of the event.


China’s emissions pledge shows commitment to Copenhagen

Ahead of Copenhagen, China has demonstrated that it is serious about tackling climate change by announcing that it will reduce the intensity of carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 40 to 45 per cent in 2020, compared with 2005 levels.


Scientists turn to weeds to feed the world

British scientists believe they may have hit upon a plant that could enable greater crop yields in the face of global warming – a weed that grows in the cracks in pavements.


Edinburgh technology firm named low carbon ‘Innovator of the Year’

An Edinburgh-based technology developer has been named overall winner in the The Carbon Trust's nationwide hunt for the most inspiring innovators in the development and deployment of low carbon technology solutions.


Projects launched to take on the challenges of large-scale renewables

Two projects have been launched today by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to overcome the difficulties in the collection and distribution of electricity from renewable sources.


£22m to establish UK as global leader in emissions-cutting composites

The Government has stated the important role it wants composites to play in a low carbon Britain, announcing it plans to invest £22 million in these lightweight high-tech materials that are used in everything from aircraft wings to wind turbine blades.


More urban green spaces to fight climate change, government advisory body urges

Government advisory body the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) has launched a new campaign to increase the amount of money spent on green infrastructure.


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