Passing Solid Legislation

While even TopShop goes a shade of green (after it's own fashion) the UK and other national governments reject/block/throw away an EU bill to halt domestic waste proliferation as it might interfere with consumption patterns. Heaven forfend!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/proud-to-be-prudent-meet-the-new-army-of-frugalistas-847463.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/britain-blocks-meps-plan-to-halt-waste-proliferation-847467.html

Meanwhile Nuclear Energy investors vote to pull the plug on any deal that doesn't involve screwing the customer for every penny they can get. Nice to know they're taking their responsibilities seriously.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/utilities/article4138424.ece