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February 2, 2012
Climate Change Commission says Wales on right path, but more action needed
Wales is "on the right path" towards tackling climate change, but the Welsh government needs to do more to target additional emissions, a report says.
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January 26, 2012
Coryton refinery shipments start as deal signed
Fears of fuel shortages have been eased after shipments were restarted at Coryton oil refinery in Essex.
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First report on UK climate impact
Climate change this century poses both risks and opportunities, according to the first comprehensive government assessment of its type.
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January 25, 2012
Government cut to solar tariffs blocked as appeal fails
The government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar subsidies.
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Magnetic soap could help in oil spill clean-ups
An international team of scientists has demonstrated the first soap that responds to magnets.
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January 23, 2012
UK 'subsidising nuclear power unlawfully'
Green energy campaigners are attempting to block new nuclear power stations in the UK by complaining to the European Commission that government plans contravene EU competition regulations.
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January 20, 2012
Electronic waste: EU adopts new WEEE law
The European Parliament has passed a new law to curb dumping of electronic goods such as mobile phones, computers and TV sets in landfill sites.
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