Ecology
Oslo Temporarily Bans Diesel Cars to Combat Pollution
Oslo will ban diesel cars from the road for at least two days this week to combat rising air pollution, angering some motorists after they were urged to buy diesel cars a few years ago. The ban will go into…
ChargePoint Launches Express Plus Modular Fast-Charging Hardware
It’s an interesting moment to contemplate the future of DC fast charging for electric cars right now. Electric cars with 200 miles or more of range are starting to hit the market, with half a dozen expected to be in…
Paris Vehicle Pollution Sticker Scheme Comes into Force
Drivers in Paris must display an anti-pollution sticker in their vehicles or face fines in the latest attempt by the French authorities to improve air quality. The sticker scheme, which became mandatory on Monday, includes cars, lorries, motorcycles and scooters,…
City of London Grants ClientEarth £100,000 to Expand Air Pollution Work
ClientEarth has been awarded £100,000 to expand its work tackling air pollution in the UK capital by the City of London Corporation’s charity arm, City Bridge Trust. Announced late last week, the funding has been earmarked for a new project…
IKEA UK Reveals Sustainable Product Sales Surge
IKEA has achieved zero waste status across its UK and Ireland operations alongside strong sales growth for its ‘sustainable life at home products’, according to its sustainability report for 2016. Published today, the report claims IKEA recycled 90.6 per cent…
The World Economic Forum Focus on Climate Change
The World Economic Forum is devoting 15 sessions of its 2017 annual meeting to climate change, and nine more to clean energy – the most ever on the issues. It reflects how much is at stake. For global business leaders,…
Montenegro’s Pristine Lake Skadar Threatened by New Resort
Tourism in Montenegro is booming, but the approval of plans for a new ‘eco-resort’ has led to protests from conservationists who fear it will threaten a stunning national park. Like it’s Adriatic neighbour Croatia, Montenegro is a rapidly-growing travel destination:…