Iran
Hardliners in the Iranian regime celebrated victory in parliamentary elections by toughening their stance against the West, firmly rejecting any possibility of talks over the country’s controversial nuclear programme.
Sunday Telegraph 16th March 2008 more >>
Climate
The world’s glaciers are melting faster than at any time since records began, threatening catastrophe for hundreds of millions of people and their eco-systems. The details are revealed in the latest report from the World Glacier Monitoring Service and will add to growing alarm about the rise in sea levels and increased instances of flooding, avalanches and drought.
Observer 16th March 2008 more >>
Independent on Sunday 16th March 2008 more >>
BRITAIN’S greenhouse gas emissions are 12% higher than claimed by Labour, according to an investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO). The report could undermine Gordon Brown’s claims to be creating a low-carbon economy. The NAO analysis, published this weekend, says Labour’s figures exclude aviation, shipping, British businesses operating abroad and emissions caused by Britons holidaying overseas. This makes Britain’s emission figures seem artificially low.
Sunday Times 16th March 2008 more >>
Smart Meters
Plans to install a ‘smart meter’ in every UK home will cost up to £20bn, the government will announce this month, four times energy companies’ estimates.
Observer 16th March 2008 more >>
