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UK 'needs more green manufacturing investments'

8/26/2010 12:39:02 PM: More investments must be made similar to the one by steelmaker Corus in Teesside, according to Friends of the Earth.

Govt outlines Green Deal plans

8/20/2010 10:25:11 AM: Nick Clegg has claimed that the Green Deal will could "unlock tens of billions of private sector spending".

Upfront cost of energy efficient improvements still deters homeowners

8/13/2010 10:25:10 AM: Homeowners are still unwilling to invest in low carbon technologies due to the upfront cost.

CDM board to review offsetting project safeguards

8/2/2010 5:24:07 PM: A review is to take place of the safeguards which control schemes that destroy HFC-23 by the Clean Development Mechanism board.

SSE and Mitsubishi sign low carbon technology deal

7/16/2010 12:04:07 PM: One of the UK's big six energy firms is to collaborate with Mitsubishi on the development of low carbon technology.

Carbon permit brokers 'facing difficulties'

7/14/2010 5:04:04 PM: Carbon emissions permit brokers are struggling due to the recession and a smaller client base.

Construction industry report identifies carbon cutting measures

7/13/2010 5:24:06 PM: Measures which could reduce emissions from the construction industry by 750,000 tonnes a year have been outlined in a new report.

Low carbon economy 'should have central point of contact'

7/2/2010 10:04:06 AM: A central point of contact on the low carbon economy would encourage investment and help businesses understand green policy.

Unilever top of FTSE climate change index

6/29/2010 2:04:14 PM: Unilever has appeared at the top of the FTSE groups first CDP Carbon Strategy 350 Index.

Barriers obstruct UK electric car usage

5/27/2010 5:39:03 PM: A report by the Royal Academy of Engineering suggests that a number of barriers stand in the way of large scale electric car usage.

Huhne backs higher emissions targets

5/27/2010 5:19:05 PM: The UK government would back an increase in EU carbon reduction targets, energy and climate change minister Chris Huhne has said.

Govt publishes further green proposals

5/21/2010 8:19:57 AM: A new report suggested that the potential for offshore energy production in the UK "exceeded expectations".

Green Manifestos: What divides the parties?

4/20/2010 5:20:08 PM: With all parties claiming a green agenda, will the issue be enough to sway voters in the upcoming election?

Tories urge electorate to vote blue, go green

4/13/2010 4:20:07 PM: The Tory election manifesto has been published, with proposals to cut emissions drive forward low-carbon energy generation.

Energy security concerns to drive CO2 reduction in India

3/22/2010 12:18:06 PM: Concerns over energy security are expected to push forward carbon reduction efforts in India.

Defra: Banning recyclable materials from landfill could create new markets

3/19/2010 3:18:06 PM: Some materials that end up in landfill could be economically lucrative if they are properly processed and recycled, claims the government.

Utilities cause £259bn in environmental damage

2/19/2010 12:09:13 PM: A new UN report has found that utilities wreak approximately £259 billion worth of carbon emissions and pollutants globally.

UK and India collaborate on low carbon solutions

2/18/2010 9:49:04 AM: The UK and India have signed a research deal to develop low carbon solutions for energy needs in both countries.

Budget airlines have lower carbon footprint

1/22/2010 12:09:08 PM: A new report has claimed that no-frills airlines cost less for the environment with their low carbon footprint.

Prescott backs China

12/30/2009 9:29:05 AM: John Prescott has said that Chinese negotiators are not to blame for the failure to secure a legally binding deal in Copenhagen.<br/>