Latest Environment News
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New method speeds up carbon footprinting
16 May 2012The mass production of carbon footprints is now possible using a novel method developed by Columbia University and PepsiCo
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EU ETS review plans due by July
16 May 2012The commission is speeding up attempts to fix the EU emissions trading scheme. There are now 900 million surplus allowances
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Yorkshire tyre dumper jailed for a year
16 May 2012A company director has been sent to prison after illegally storing thousands of waste tyres at Tockwith airfield
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Electricity reform plan risks damaging investment
16 May 2012Energy companies are once again raising objections to the government’s electricity market reform plans, including recently proposed changes
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Environmental planning for nature 'lacks evidence'
16 May 2012More evidence is needed on ecological impacts of development and its mitigation, says consultants and a thinktank
ENDS Report Blogs
Knowledge Hub: the LGA’s antisocial media
Could civil sanctions have an ‘unsavoury outcome’?
Let’s have more green advertisements like this one
Special Reports
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Mind the gap: UK EU ETS emissions 2008-10
February 2012ENDS presents a detailed overview of the UK's performance in phase two of the EU emissions trading scheme. This report provides a unique sectoral breakdown of how well UK industry and services have managed to keep within their free allowance allocations.
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ENDS Directory 2012
December 2011ENDS' complete guide to environmental consultants and eco-service providers. Printed version available for £65: call +44 (0)20 8267 8123 or report@ends.co.uk
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme 2011
December 2011The CRC’s first performance league table has been published. ENDS mines this wealth of new data on corporate carbon cutting activities.
Document Watch
Quick links to key documents and reports
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17 May 2012
CEE Bankwatch: Fossil fuels versus green energy at the EBRD -
17 May 2012
World Bank: Exploratory review of green growth -
17 May 2012
EFSA: Statement on modification of existing MRLs for spinetoram in cherries, raspberries and blueberries -
17 May 2012
European Environment Agency: Environmental indicator report 2012
Top Story
Draft energy bill may appear in a fortnight
The Queen’s Speech has revealed that legislation outlining the government’s electricity market reforms will appear soon. Other environmental bills have also been announced
In This Issue
April 2012
- Electric dreams: turning public sector fleets green
- Concerns raised over reform of environmental regulators
- 'Conservatory tax' row threat to Green Deal
- Worldwatch throws the gauntlet down to sustainable business
- Waste experts raise concern over landfill tax
- B&Q topsoil contains two-fifths peat despite reduction pledge
- Water trading plan aims to ease England’s spreading drought
- DECC takes second stab at CCS scheme
- Domestic RHI delayed for twelve months
In Depth
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More regulatory discretion in draft EU ETS rules
9 May 2012DECC's aims to tidy up EU ETS regulation and substantially change the relationship between operators and regulators
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Gas generation still on collision course with carbon budgets
4 May 2012DECC's call for evidence on the future role of gas-fired power generation emphasises flexibility but confirms plans to boost capacity
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'Optimistic' red tape savings under scrutiny
3 May 2012One billion pound savings for firms expected to flow from government reforms may not be all they seem
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Cameron expresses qualified support for renewables
26 April 2012The prime minister has publicly supported the UK’s beleaguered renewable energy sector but insists it will have to slash costs
