Today's IPCC report: The definitive summary of climate change science
2 February 2007Late last night, Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) adopted the Summary for Policymakers of the first volume of "Climate Change 2007", also known as the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4). Dramatic climatic changes seen around the world are "very likely" to have a human cause, the IPCC has concluded. By "very likely", the IPCC means greater than 90% probability. The scientific body, in a report released in Paris, has forecast that temperatures will probably rise by between an alarming 1.8-4C (3.2-7.2F) by 2100.
Public demands Eco-Friendly homes - 'We will pay more'
February 2007In a massive shift in public opinion, a new MORI poll has demonstrated for the first time an overwhelming consumer demand for high performance environmentally friendly homes.
£5000 offered for the greenest self build
12th December 2006Peterborough based building society Norwich and Peterborough is offering money to encourage self builders to become more environmentally friendly.