First sugar beet root bus arrives
A Berkshire council takes delivery of its first bus in a new fleet run on waste from sugar beet waste.
April 23rd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Brown’s biofuels caution welcomed
Gordon Brown’s pledge to examine the impact of biofuels on world food prices is welcomed by campaigners.
April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
SNP and Labour bid to woo unions
Alex Salmond and Wendy Alexander go head-to-head with speeches at the STUC.
April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Leaders warn on biofuels and food
Two Latin American leaders speak out against biofuels, as a London meeting prepares to assess EU policy on the issue.
April 22nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Cuts ‘on hold’ at protest school
Plans to make teachers redundant at a school where pupils protested are withdrawn while talks go on.
April 21st, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Concerns at rising costs on isles
The costs of diesel and agricultural supplies on the islands are increasing at alarming rates, it is claimed.
April 15th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Biofuel buses begin city trials
Buses powered entirely by bio-fuel take to the streets of Nottingham as part of a major trial.
April 2nd, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Why the white wilderness needs our care
The growing risk of serious shipping accidents and pollution in Antarctic waters mean tougher rules are needed.
March 30th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
Indian minister attacks biofuels
The Indian finance minister says it is "outrageous" that developed countries are turning crops into biofuels.
March 26th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
The great green fuel gamble?
With 620 million cars worldwide and fossil fuels running out, are biofuels the green solution?
March 13th, 2008 - Posted in Environment | | Comments Off
