Europe's environment chief has admitted that the EU did not foresee the problems raised by its policy to get 10% of Europe's road fuels from plants. Read more...
New York City at the forefront to curb plastic bag use, the City Council overwhelmingly passed a sweeping measure that requires stores to collect, transport and recycle plastic bags they issue to customers. Read more...
Citing section 12 (1)(e) of the Constitution, "Everyone has the right to freedom and security of person, which includes the right not to be treated or punished in a cruel, inhuman or degrading way." Read more...
London motorists who kill while driving carelessly would not automatically be sent to jail under guidelines released by the government's sentencing advisory body. Read more...
Investigations and prosecutions manager Jan Augustyn said 19 microlenders had received compliance notices by the close of business 30 January 2008. Read more...
