
ELECTRIC CARS

General Electric have invested $2 million in Norway's Think Ox electric car more
WAGING WAR ON PLASTIC BAGS
The latest eco battle ground is the humble plastic bag. An easy target for shops to improve their green credentials or Government to raise more "green tax"? more
NZTV
New Zealand's Governmet are under attack for watering down a reeport critical of national dairy practices. more
Malta Independent
Malta's Prime Minister has announced a number of reforms and initiatives to help the environment. more
Daily Mail
UK windfarms are more to do with making money from Government subsidies than making a real difference to the environment, with £600 million being paid out in subsidies. more
Times
Long haul food may be more environmentally friendly than locally sourced produce according to a shock report in the Times. A new study shows that economies of scale mean that food imported from the other side of the globe may involve the production of less C02 than more local produce thus negating the whole "food miles" effect. more
Guardian
The Guardian in the UK complains that the environment is low on the agenda in the race for the Republican and Democratic nominations for the White House. Meanwhile CNN feel that the environment is taking a more prominent place Guardian CNN
Xinhuanet
Iranian and Iraqi officials signed an eight article agreement on cooperation in the field of environment protection, the official IRNA news agency has reported. more
York News
Eco-town plans slammed
A planning submission for an eco town of over 5,00 houses on green belt land in York made direct to the Government has been derided by local councillors. more
Times
Scottish port plans town made from recycled containers
Forth Ports is planning to build an Edinburgh eco-town made from recycled shipping containers. more
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