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Latest PollsUK restaurants have come together to set up a green group to promote environmentalism. Would you be more likely to eat in a restaurant if you knew its green credentials? Was Yvo de Boer right to quit? The UN's climate chief Yvo de Boer has quit his post amid frustration over lack of progress at the COP15 climate talks. Was it the right thing to do? BA is building a waste to fuel plant - is this the dawn of green aviation? British Airways has announced it will open Europe's first waste to jet fuel plant, is the start of green aviation or a publicity stunt? Do more powers = better enforcement for regulators? The Environment Agency and Natural England have been given new powers to tackle crime. Will it make much difference on the front lines? US cuts green watchdogs funding is this a sign of things to come? President Barack Obama has trimmed funding for his environmental watching the EPA. Is this the start of world-wide cuts to public green services or basic book balancing? Can we cut building emissions fast enough to meet targets? Some worrying statistics were published this week showing that existing buildings are likely to put the kibosh on the targets outlined in the Climate Change Act unless drastic measures are taken. So are we up to the challenge? What do you think of the 'Primark Effect'? Leading MPs have called on UK firms to fight the so called 'Primark Effect', and be more sustainable. What do you think about that - should throw away fashion be banned or do we have a right to cheap clothing and other items? England gets its first marine protection zone what do you think? The government has created England's first marine protection zone and another three are on the way. Are these zones worth the money and effort or are they just a PR stunt? What are your environmental hopes for 2010? It's a new year and, as ever, the environment will be high on the political agenda. With a general election and COP16 on the agenda, what will be the big green story in 2010? COP15 gives us the Copenhagen Accord was it worth it? COP15 is over and there has been no deal on climate change and only a Copenhagen Accord. It seems like China blocked any real deal as world leaders struggled to agree the accord so looking back should was it worth it? Has COP15 been worth it? COP15 is almost over and a deal looks far off. As ministers battle to save it do you think it's been worth it? COP15: How's it going so far? There's been blanket coverage of the Copenhagen Climate Talks over the past week, one edie and elsewhere. Does the future look rosy or bleak? Less than a week to COP15 will it work? There's now less than a week until world leaders go to Copenhagen for key environmental talks. But, with all the political spin will anything come out of it? Tories promise green backing if they win the next election The Conservatives have made their bid to win green votes at the next election by promising a green investment bank, ISAs and paying people to recycle is this the way forward or election spin? Should we have more than two children? A leading environmental group has called on couples to have no more than two children and said benefits should be taken away from those who have more. Is this fair comment or an attack on personal freedoms? Is Ed Miliband right to go for nuclear? Ed Miliband face possible legal action over plans to fast track the planning system and is under huge attack for going for nuclear power despite protests. Has he made the right choice? Can we seal the deal at COP15? With a month to go until the COP15 talks it seems like progress is being made, but is it enough to seal the deal? Solve the housing crisis through remediation The Concrete Centre wants us to invest in new ways of cleaning up land so we can build more house on it.Is this the right way to go? Will more remediation solve housing crisis The Concrete Centre is calling for more land remediation Are you ready for the CRC? Do you feel well prepared for the Carbon Reduction Commitment and Energy Efficiency scheme? Are you au fait with the revisions and confident your organisation will make a good showing in the league table? Are you ready for the CRC? The Carbon Reduction Commitment will affect over 5,000 organisations in the UK when it comes into force next year. Are you ready? Bonn climate talks appear to fall flat - could Copenhagen go the same way? Disappointingly is seems the Bonn climate talks were bogged down by paperwork and have achieved very little real change. Does it matter as this was not 2009's main climate event or does this mean the Copenhagen summit in December will turn into a damp squib? Is weeing in the shower a valid conservation technique? Brazilian environmentalists have launched a TV ad campaign calling on people to urinate in the shower to save the water wasted by flushing the toilet. Is this an effective water conservation strategy? Is the UK renewable sector in danger of becoming over-reliant on offshore wind? A leading voice from the tidal power industry has expressed concerns that Government is putting all its eggs in one basket by supporting offshore wind at the expense of other technologies. Is this fair comment or is Government right to back the leading horse? Should the Government nationalise Vestas wind turbine factory and save 600 jobs? The Government has announced £1bn of funding for wind power, but has so far refused to intervene to save the country’s only significant manufacturer of wind turbine equipment. No targets for walkers or cyclists to London 2012 games The Government has admitted it has not put in place any targets for convincing people living in London, whether just for the Olympics or permanently to walk or cycle to venues. Should communities ban bottled water? A one-horse town in Australia has banned the sale of bottled water because of its environmental and economic implications. Several public sector organisations have already done this around the globe. Is it right to target bottled water for its environmental sins? Are wealthy countries going to deliver what's needed at the Copenhagen climate talks? This week dozens of the world's richest states signed up to an agreement that commits them to 'greening the recovery' from recession. Does this promise great things in the run up to the Copenhagen climate talks in December or is it empty rhetoric? Should more effort be made to recycle all our plastic waste? WRAP has announced funding for trials to recycle items such as margarine tubs, which are often sent to landfill. Is Japan's position on cutting carbon reasonable? Japan has set itself more modest carbon targets than Europe but says it will make these cuts internally, without relying on overseas offsetting projects. Is this a reasonable stance or is it the overall level of carbon reduction all that matters? Is the Green Party the best of the bunch for the environment? The Green Party had mixed results in this week's European elections. Are they the best bet for the planet, or would one of the main parties make better environmental stewards? Vouchers are being offered to convince residents to recycle Windsor and Maidenhead Council is offering vouchers for local and national business in order to convince their residents to recycle. It’s, according to the authority, the first time such a scheme has been run in England but is it the way forward? Should Ofwat be scrapped? The director of British NGO Waterwise has called for the water industry regulator Ofwat to be replaced by a new body that offers incentives to individuals and companies that take saving water into their own hands. Has he got a point? Can a city cut carbon emissions by switching to a vegetarian diet? The Belgian city of Ghent has declared it will go veggie for one day every week as part of its effort to cut carbon. Is this an effective way to reduce emissions of just a gimmick? Will energy meters reduce climate change or are they simply a political gimmick? Every home in the UK is to be fitted with a 'smart energy meter' to monitor power use and hopefully reduce bills. Is a weak economy a valid reason to cut climate projects? Is the British government right to pursue carbon capture and storage? The British government has said it is behind a new generation of coal power stations so long as they are fitted with carbon capture and storage technology. Can coal be clean? Government promised a green budget. did it deliver? Today's budget was given a billing as being green, but was enough done to help companies working in the environmental sector? Should the western world bail out developing nations on climate change? Developing nations say the industrialised west should foot the bill for their climate change mitigation projects. Do you agree? Should carbon capture and storage be part of the package of measures we use to fight climate change? Scientists have moved forward in their understanding of carbon capture and storage but should we be developing these technologies to help us tackle climate change, or will they encourage us to burn more coal? Is universal water metering the right answer for the UK? The Environment Agency says the UK needs near-universal water metering to help avert a future water crisis. Will water metering help reduce consumption or simply hit poorer families in the pocket, as some consumer groups have claimed? Should we spend more on trees and less on roads? UK think tanks are advising Government to spend 10% of its budget for upgrading the road network on tree planting and green spaces. Is this a good idea or bad use of taxpayers' money? Could renewables meet 50% of the world's energy demand by 2050? Scandanavian research published this week suggests that half the world's energy demand could come from renewable sources by 2050. Is this realistic? Is refurbishment a better environmental solution than new build? There are clear advantages to both an environmental overhaul of existing buildings and reducing the impact of new ones from the foundations up. But which offers the biggest wins for the environment in the long run? Should Government consider taxes or other legislative drivers to cut waste from plastic bags? UK retailers have reported success in reducing the waste from carrier bags through voluntary measures. Should government intervene with legislation to speed up the process? Do we need a new Green Claims code? Will Government's green claim code add to consumer confidence or just add another layer of unnecessary bureaucracy for business? Is Greece right to say no to new coal and nuclear power plants? This week the Greek government said it would not back nuclear or coal plants and would streamline funding for renewables. Is this a good idea? Should French aircraft carrier the Clemenceau be dismantled in the UK? The saga of the ghost ship the Clemenceau has been rattling on for years. It was turned away from Indian yards because it was 'too toxic' and they lacked the facilities to dismantle it. On the plus side, its recycling is a massive task that will provide the industry with jobs and income. So are we right to take it? Did you brave the elements and make it to work? Many parts of the country ground to a halt on Monday as Britain was hit by snow storms. Millions failed to make it to work as transport was hit by the weather, or the lure of taking a day off to build snowmen proved too strong. But did you make it in to work? Is a tidal barrage in the Severn Estuary desirable? Government has just published a shortlist of five potential renewable energy schemes for the River Severn. Three of the five are tidal barrages. Is this the best way to harness the river's energy? Now that Obama has become the US President, is the future greener? Unless you have been in hibernation for the past few months, edie readers cannot fail to have noticed that Barack Obama has been inaugurated as the US President this week, replacing the man many environmentalists referred to as the Toxic Texan. Obama has made a lot of promises to create a greener future for America, but will he live up to them? Did a UFO really take out that turbine? Keen environmentalists such as yourselves can't fail to have noticed press coverage of a wind turbine in Lincolnshire that's been mysteriously mangled. So cast your vote and join the debate. Is a UFO the most plausible explanation? Will you be greener in 2009? It is that time of year when we all make plans to improve ourselves and our lifestyles in the year ahead. But did your New Year's Resolutions include commitments to be more environmentally friendly in 2009? Is it possible to have a green Christmas? With all that rampant consumerism and extra waste being generated anyone would think Christmas is an environmental nightmare. Can you be green without turning into Scrooge? Should the industrialised world pay developing countries to conserve their natural resources? The UK has announced £100m to encourage poorer nations to manage their forests sustainably. Should this kind of initiative be more widespread? Will the EU thrash out a deal that benefits the climate? EU leaders have been debating the long-awaited climate and energy package. Will they overcome the political obstacles and thrash out a planet-friendly deal? Can the UK cut greenhouse gases by 42% by 2020? The Government's Committee on Climate Change has recommended that the UK aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 42% compared with 1990 levels in the next 12 years. Will we achieve this target? Should we fluoridate our mains water supply? Hampshire councillors have voted against the advice of health professionals this week and decided not to fluoridate the water supply in Southampton. Do the benefits of fluoridation outweigh the potential risks? Could the gloomy economic outlook actually be good news for environmental industries? There's a school of thought that says environmental industries might actually benefit from the economic downturn, as companies eye opportunities to improve resource efficiency. Is this true? Will the US presidential election affect the environment? President elect Barack Obama has promised great things for the environment. Will his election make a real difference? Would looking at the bills make you cut your company's costs? Sustainable business experts Envirowise have urged companies to disclose to their employees how much they spend on energy, water and recycling to encourage workers to stop being wasteful. Would you waste less at work if you knew how much it cost your company? Did you make changes in Energy Saving Week? Last week was the twelfth Energy Efficiency Week in the UK. But did this initiative prompt you to make any changes to the way you use energy at home? Are 80% GHG reductions achievable? New Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has announced that Government will accept the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee and commit to 80% reduction of greenhouse gases - including aviation and shipping - by 2050. Are these targets realistic? Should forestry be included in carbon trading schemes? Should the role of forests as a natural carbon sink earn them credits in future carbon trading schemes? Will a new government department help the UK to tackle climate change? Gordon Brown has set up a new Department for Energy & Climate Change in an effort to show voters he's serious about the environment. Will it help the UK reduce its emissions? Do publicity campaigns promoting green behaviour work? Government is funding a series of TV ads promoting energy efficiency in the home. Do these kind of campaigns influence public behaviour? Is the UK Government right to back nuclear power? Business secretary John Hutton has pledged support for a new generation of nuclear power stations. Is nuclear power needed to help us meet our energy demands? Green driving tests The DfT has announced that the driving test could include advice on greener driving techniques, although it will not affect the outcome of the test. Do you think test candidates should learn about environmentally-driving driving? Are solar panels a green herring? According to a guide published by RICS, it will take over two centuries for electricity-generating solar panels installed on your roof to pay for themselves. So is money spent on photovoltaic panels money wasted? Can science save us from climate change? Necessity is the mother of invention, they say, and scientists have been busy developing possible solutions to the climate crisis. Can a technical fix save us from the worst ravages of global warming? Should we be exporting waste for recycling? A report from a Government-sponsored agency suggests that exporting waste to China for recycling is better for the environment than landfilling it at home. What are your views? Do you find the new edie live features useful? Edie is evolving - we've added social networking, TV interviews and an innovative online conference to the site. We value your feedback and would like to hear if this will be useful to you. Do climate change activists do the cause more harm than good? The Kingsnorth Climate Camp led to a flurry of activist actions in the South of England this week. Is coal still a necessary evil? Should the UK continue to build new coal-fired power stations? Electric car revolution? Boris Johnson has announced he will boost the number of electric car charging points in London and electric cars are going down a storm at the British Motor Show. Would you consider switching to an electric car? Would you switch to video conferencing to cut your carbon footprint? Business urged to avoid flights - Businesses across the world should switch to video conferencing to cut emissions from transport. Read more... Should people be offered cash incentives to recycle? Tories call for good recyclers to be paid - Households should be paid for recycling in a bid to boost the UK's recycling rates, the Conservatives have said. 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