Rich countries led by Russia, Australia and the EU have been accused of trying to cheat their way out of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by creating "dishonest" forestry accounting loopholes.

By seeking to change the rules that govern the offsetting of emissions from planting trees and ignoring those that are created by felling them, these nations would give the impression that they were acting to prevent climate change – but a growing number of developing countries and environmental groups say that in reality they would be undermining genuine cuts.

Ballast Nedam has signed a contract with Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd (a joint venture between DONG Energy of Denmark and Scottish and Southern Energy in the UK) to install 51 foundations for offshore wind turbines as part of the Walney II project.

Paperchasers is an award winning Birmingham based B2B environmental business providing ethical office recycling solutions to companies in Birmingham and the surrounding area.

We are the only recycling firm in the West Midlands authorised to use the official WRAP Recycle At Work branding and offer a unique ‘One Stop Shop’ for all your recycling needs.

One of National Grid’s most senior executives has spent the day with Argyll and Bute Council, discussing the area’s renewable energy potential and how best to harness it.

Alison Kay, the organisation’s Commercial Director, met with Council Leader Dick Walsh, Chief Executive Sally Loudon and other key staff.