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CIWEM questions value of eco-towns as a low carbon solution

Tuesday, 21 October 2008
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) does not believe that eco-towns are the right solution to achieving zero-carbon communities.

Business takes lead on water by joining the Water Footprint Network

Monday, 20 October 2008
Seven global groups, including the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, have joined forces to set up the Water Footprint Network, with the aim of working towards a common approach to water footprint measurement, accounting and reporting.

EU-15 on target for Kyoto despite mixed performances

Friday, 17 October 2008
The EU-15 should meet its collective target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8 % for the period 2008–2012. Part of this decrease will come from emission reduction projects that EU countries will finance in other countries, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

China plans new build dams for Tibet

Wednesday, 15 October 2008
According to reports in yesterday’s Guardian and Daily Telegraph newspapers, China is planning to build a string of new dams in southern Tibet to boost its electricity supply.

Met Office to provide climate change research for fund managers

Tuesday, 14 October 2008
The UK Met Office, in association with HSBC Global Markets and other partners, has announced an agreement to provide weather and climate change information to fund managers through the creation of a Climate Change Research Facilitation Programme.

British Waterways to develop renewable energy on its network

Monday, 13 October 2008
British Waterways has announced plans to generate renewable energy at canal and riverside locations across the UK.

National Trust calls for urgent action on water management

Monday, 13 October 2008
A new report published by the National Trust says that a better way of managing water is essential in order to cope with a future where more frequent flooding and drought are likely to become the norm.

Summer river flows could more than halve by 2050 due to climate change

Friday, 10 October 2008
New research released by the Environment Agency suggests river flows could drop drastically by 2050 as climate change puts increasing stress on the water environment and wildlife across England and Wales.

New Institute opens for business as LSE joins forces with Munich Re on climate change

Tuesday, 07 October 2008
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, a new powerhouse to generate ideas for action on climate change, was launched by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) yesterday.

Fast growing flood-risk plant being eradicated in Britain’s waterways

Friday, 03 October 2008
An invasive plant species with the potential to choke UK waterways and increase the risk of flooding is being eradicated by the Environment Agency.

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