Tag Archives: environment
Tougher oilsands regulations need higher oil price, Kent says
The ability of the oil and gas sector to absorb tough government controls on their greenhouse gas emissions depends on Canada getting a better price for its oil, Environment Minister Peter Kent says. Continue reading
Wilted dream: Prince Charles closes unprofitable organic veggie shop
LONDON — Britain’s weak economy has taken its toll on the nation’s poshest greengrocer with Prince Charles forced to close his organic vegetable store, citing falling trade and rising prices.Prince Charles, the heir to the throne and a champion of the environment, opened a store near to his country home Highgrove in Gloucestershire, southwest England, about eight years ago after converting his… Continue reading
Katharine Giles: Scientist Dies In Bike Crash
Dr Katharine Giles, who carried out pioneering work on the environment, was involved in a collision with a lorry. Continue reading
In China, public anger over secrecy on environment
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – When China's environment ministry told attorney Dong Zhengwei he couldn't have access to two-year old data about soil pollution because it was a “state secret”, it added to mounting public outrage over the worsening environment. Microbloggers, state media and even delegates to this week's session of the National People's Congress, the largely rubber-stamp parliament, were already critical of the government for poor air and water quality. Continue reading
Web pioneer Vint Cerf envisions a futuristic Internet where people communicate with aliens
One of the Internet’s founding fathers envisions a bright future that one day may involve communicating with animals and even aliens using the Web. During a speech given at the annual TED conference, Internet pioneer Vint Cerf described how technology can be used to communicate with other species, explaining that the Internet isn’t just a way of connecting machines but a way for people to interact. Continue reading
Horsemeat: Minister To Meet Supermarket Bosses
Supermarket bosses will meet with the Environment Secretary in Westminster to explain how they plan to regain shoppers’ trust. Continue reading
Aldi Frozen Ready Meals 100% Horsemeat
The Environment Secretary says “a criminal conspiracy” may be to blame for the deepening scandal, as police join in the probe. Continue reading
Flatulent federal worker’s reprimand is rescinded
It sounds like a “Dilbert” cartoon come to life, but the Social Security Administration has taken back a reprimand it gave to an employee who was written up for “passing gas and releasing an unpleasant odor” that created a “hostile work environment.” Continue reading
Weather: Downpours To Bring Yet More Flooding
Heavy rainfall over already saturated parts of Britain is likely to cause more flooding, the Environment Agency warns. Continue reading
