The European Union trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, yesterday said he opposes tariffs on biofuels aimed at protecting European domestic markets, a position that will boost big non-EU players like Brazil. “Biofuel policy is not ultimately...
Since Sunday July 1st, European consumers are by law being given information on arrangements to be made to dispose of the old equipment so it can be recycled according to the European Union legislation. Producers and distributors are required to...
Though not quite the answer to everything, the smart car fortwo has some things going for it. It is small, yet safe. It does have a quirky look (not as quirky as my 1975 Pacer though). Its gas mileage is high at approximately 40 mpg. I think this...
New Scientist magazine has published a very insightful article by Ian Roberts in which the writer makes a link between obesity and global warming. Says Roberts: “We tend to think of obesity only as a public-health problem, but many of its...
The 27th Cambridge Film Festival in the UK, which takes place between July 5 and 15, has included a programme called Cinecology focusing on films that deal with environmental issues. According to the organizers, “With...
