A Stern warning: economics of climate change

Author: Paul Suff

Climate-change campaigners and scientists, as well as governments around the world, have largely welcomed the publication of the Stern report on the economics of tackling climate change. We take a look at what the former chief economist at the World Bank had to say


Out with the old, in with the new: 2008 in prospect

Author: Paul Suff

2007 saw the introduction of several major pieces of environmental legislation, not least the WEEE Regulations, which ushered in full producer responsibility, and the long-awaited REACH Regulation on chemicals. 2008 is likely to be equally momentous on the regulatory front. Paul Suff examines what is in store for the business...


EA seeks a better place

Author: Paul Suff

Environmental regulation and climate change dominated discussion at the Environment Agency's annual conference in November. We report on the two-day event


Sustainability in local government

Author: Lucie Ponting

We look at how a sustainability standard for local authorities aims to help put sustainable development at the heart of council planning


Into 2006: the year in prospect

Author: Paul Suff

For our annual look at the year ahead, we asked a panel of experts, including the environment minister, the European Union's environment commissioner and the chief executive of the Environment Agency, what they believe will be the dominant issues in 2006


Delivering sustainability in Cheltenham

Author: Lucie Ponting

EiB 155 examined the sustainability standard that helps put sustainable development at the heart of council planning. We now look at how Cheltenham Borough Council is forging its own sustainable development strategy


Improving energy efficiency

Author: Elisabeth Jeffries

Energy efficiency is crucial in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but the government admits the pace of progress has so far been slow. We take a look at what one manufacturer and one council have done to improve energy efficiency, and what more can be achieved generally


Up in smoke? The UK's new waste strategy

Author: Paul Suff and Peter Jones

The government's plans for future waste strategy in England include doing more to minimise rubbish and to increase recycling, as well as incinerating increasing amounts of waste. We take an in-depth look at the main proposals and what they mean for businesses and local authorities, while Biffa's Peter Jones provides...


Incineration: environmental solution or pariah?

Author: Rick Gould

The government's plans for future waste strategy in England include sending greater amounts of waste for incineration. Yet many believe that incineration is hazardous to both human health and the environment, as well as less efficient than recycling. Rick Gould examines the arguments


Insuring against environmental risk

Author: Becky Allen and Jennifer Zerk

With only 12 months to go before the Environmental Liability Directive comes into effect, Becky Allen and Jennifer Zerk look at how UK businesses and the insurance market are coping with the uncertainties that still surround the new legislation


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