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Rural campaigners ask Government to scrap eco-town plans - Countryside campaigners are calling on the Government to rethink existing eco-town plans and instead focus on one or two schemes which truly achieve what they set out to deliver.
Wales to act on building emissions - The Welsh Assembly has announced plans it hopes will reduce the carbon footprint of both existing and new buildings.
Low carbon London will tackle building emissions -
A pilot project which has seen City Hall set up several showcase Low Carbon Zones in the capital is set to expand over the next four years.
Whitehall pushes for barges -
The Department of Transport has published a map which shows how the UK's canals and rivers could be better used to carry goods across the country.
Imports mask true carbon footprint of industrialised world -
It may be obvious that a growing consumption of goods and services is likely to lead to an increase in carbon emissions, but an international study has now outlined exactly how that link works in the UK.
Scientists discover greener way to clean petrol -
Norwegian and Indian scientists believe they have developed a more environmentally-friendly way to make petrol more environmentally-friendly.
Electric vehicle recharging scheme welcomed - A new scheme to launch recharging facilities for electric vehicles in the south-east of County Dublin has been welcomed by the Green Party.
Irish fish farm focuses on eco-friendliness - A small fish farming business based in County Sligo has seen moderate success as a result of taking a highly green-focused approach to its operations.
IT businesses urged to go green - Green IT is not only good for the environment but can also save businesses up to €500,000 a year, according to an electronics specialist.
VRT 'to boost car sales' - Car sales could receive a boost this month, as the new 'green' vehicle registration tax (VRT) is introduced.
Australians 'in the dark' about their environment -
Australia is largely in the dark about the state of its own environment, according to a trio of leading scientists.
Ontario offers incentives to kick start green tech revolution -
Tax breaks and grant aid could await environmental companies prepared to set up shop in Canada's most prosperous state.
Canadian plant puts membranes to the test -
A facility using membranes inspired by seaweed looks set to revolutionise water treatment in Ontario.
Lake water cools Canadian city -
A giant cooling system using water from the depths of Lake Ontario is slashing the energy consumption of Toronto's financial quarter.
$1.75bn deal to save Everglades -
Florida's rapidly-shrinking Everglades have been thrown a lifeline by a $1.75bn deal agreed by state authorities.
New Air Particle Monitor -
Winchester based company Gradko International has just launched the first affordable instrument which can monitor air pollution in homes and work places - the DC1100.
Multiple choices for biodiesel testing -
Offering a range of equipment from portable instruments to laboratory analysers, leading analytical company Quantitech believes it has the perfect solution for any biodiesel testing requirement.
EMS Ltd helps Wastecycle achieve NVQ's in Waste Management & Recycling - Wastecycle is a leading waste collection and recycling company based in the East Midlands (Nottingham) offering a total waste management service to enable clients to maximise their efficiency and minimise their environmental impact.
Sustainable drainage 'made South Coast new homes scheme economically feasible' -
A FORWARD-looking sustainable drainage solution has helped make the development of 400 much-needed new homes on the South Coast economically viable by using infiltration basins and a wetland pond with Hydro's Stormbloc® to manage stormwater runoff.