Environmental News from United Kingdom

EarthWire UK provides a daily overview of the environment in the UK as reported in the media. The web site is updated every day by a team of editors that reviews media sources for environmental news stories.

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Planning and Management of Development

UK slips down global rankings
Guardian Unlimited | 29 Mar 2011
The UK is rapidly losing the race to be the global powerhouse of the green economy, while other countries streak ahead in low-carbon technology investment and development, according to rankings published on Tuesday. Last year, the UK slumped from being third in the world in terms of investment in green growth, to only 13th place, according to a report by the respected US Pew Environment Group.

Diet may reduce farm flatulence
Yahoo! News | 29 Mar 2011
A change of diet could help flatulent farm animals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions a study has said.

Sahel: African 'wall of trees' gets underway
SCIDEV.NET | 07 Jul 2008
Three years after it was first proposed, preparations for an African 'wall of trees' to slow down the southwards spread of the Sahara desert are finally getting underway.

Environmental Awareness | Education | and Public Participation

Planning Bill
Friends of the Earth- Scotland | 16 Nov 2006
Power grab almost complete as communities to be silenced

Planning and Management of Development

Final Parliament vote on planning reform
Friends of the Earth- Scotland | 15 Nov 2006
MSPs must not fail their constituents by voting through second rate and unfair planning reforms according to Friends of the Earth Scotland.

Planning and Management of Development

Climate Change in Spotlight at London 'I Count' Event
Friends of the Earth- England, Wales and N.Ireland. | 03 Aug 2006
The Stop Climate Chaos coalition today announced it is to stage `I Count', a huge event in London's Trafalgar Square, on Saturday 4th November, 2006 at 1pm.

'Benchmark' turbine plan verdict
BBC | 19 Jul 2006
Scottish Borders Council says a decision to reverse its rejection of a wind farm will encourage developers.

£500M superdam
Daily Record | 18 Jul 2006
A plan to build a £500million superdam between Scotland and England has been unveiled. The project in the Solway Firth would involve a mile-long barrage between Annan, Dumfries-shire, and Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria. It would create a new road link between the two countries.

Energy Conservation | Planning and Management of Development | Urban Areas | Urban Ecosystems | Urban Environment

EU targets pesticide safety
Green Consumer Guide | 17 Jul 2006
The European Commission has moved to combat the environmental and health threats from pesticides by announcing a new strategy on the issue. The programme outlines improvements into how pesticides are used, in order to eliminate hazardous misusage.

Hazardous Waste | Pesticides and Fertilisers | Planning and Management of Development

Microgeneration moves to mainstream in Scotland
Environment Data Interactive Exchange | 17 Jul 2006
Micro-renewables are set to become a standard part of any new development north of the border if the Scottish Executive approves a new planning policy which will require all new build to generate at least 10% of its energy on site.

Climate Change | Planning and Management of Development | Renewable Energy

Canada's 'Winterpeg' Facing a Dry Summer
Planet Ark | 13 Jul 2006
This western Canadian city, nicknamed Winterpeg for its bitterly cold winters, is baking under the summer sun and facing its driest June and July on record, Environment Canada said Wednesday, and regional crops are showing signs of stress.

London's mayor given more powers
BBC | 13 Jul 2006
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone is given more powers by the government.

Bangladesh coal divides region
BBC | 12 Jul 2006
Tens of thousands of people will lose their livelihoods and homes if plans to mine coal in the north west of the country go ahead.

Lighting the key to energy saving
BBC | 05 Jul 2006
A global switch to efficient lighting systems would trim the world's electricity bill by nearly one-tenth.

Planning rules 'must be clearer and simpler'
Telegraph | 05 Jul 2006
A report commissioned by the Treasury has called for clearer, simpler planning rules for major projects.

Planning and Management of Development | Urban Environment | Urban Planning | Urban Pollution

Public Voice in Planning Process Under Threat, MPs Told
Friends of the Earth- England, Wales and N.Ireland. | 05 Jul 2006
MPs will be urged to protect the rights of individuals in the planning process at a special briefing.

Planning and Management of Development

Noise pollution targeted
Green Consumer Guide | 03 Jul 2006
New measures to curb excessive noise pollution from pubs and clubs could be implemented following consultation, as the final part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act comes into force

Noise Pollution | Planning and Management of Development

M74 extension battle goes to court - Evening Times
Evening Times | 28 Jun 2006
Campaigners are taking the Scottish Executive to court in a bid to stop the proposed M74 extension through Glasgow.

Environmental Awareness | Education | and Public Participation

PC users 'want greener machines'
BBC | 28 Jun 2006
Consumers are willing to pay up to an extra £108 ($197) for a PC containing fewer chemicals, a survey has found.

Ontario urges U.S. co-operation on air pollution
Reuters | 27 Jun 2006
Canadians and Americans are harming each other with air pollution and must work closely to mitigate climate change and reduce environmental damage, politicians from both sides of the border said on Monday.

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