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Pacific leaders call for 'legally binding' COP16 agreement

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A meeting of Pacific leaders has called on fellow heads of state to come to a 'legally binding' agreement at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) meeting in Mexico later this year.

Global warming turns 35

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The term global warming was first coined 35 years ago this weekend by an American academic.

Loopholes criticised by climate talks observers

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United Nations climate chief Christiana Figueres says progress was made at the Bonn talks as she tries to build a framework for a successful COP16.

Billions could face starvation as climate change threatens rice production

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Rice production - a food considered vital for cutting poverty - will be ruined as temperatures rise in growing areas through climate change, according to a new study by an international team of scientists.

Russia declares state emergency as heat-wave and fires spread

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Russia has declared a state of emergency in one area and banned the export of grain as a heat wave and wild fires grip the nation.

Be Prepared, Biofuels are Coming

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Adler and Allan recently hosted a ground-breaking biofuels discussion forum at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire to highlight the issues arising from the potential introduction of bio-components to all elements of the fuel supply chain.

First UK installation for UNTHA TR Series shredder at new HW Martin RDF facility

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When HW Martin required a state-of-the-art RDF facility, they chose OKLM to design and build the plant and the revolutionary new UNTHA TR Series shredder, supplied by Riverside Waste Machinery, to fulfil their high-performance shredding requirements.

Green machine debuts in Emerald Isle

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A car dubbed the world's first affordable mass produced electric vehicle made its European debut in Ireland this month.

North East cash boost for green industry

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A government funding programme to back heavy industry in Newcastle and surrounding towns will include cash for low-carbon projects.

Business fears over impending CRC scheme

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Businesses say mapping energy use is their biggest concern when it comes to a new government scheme to tackle carbon emissions.