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KPMG report claims nuclear power is essential for CO2 reductions

7/20/2010 3:24:02 PM: A KPMG report has suggested that nuclear power "has to play a key role" in the UK energy mix if emissions targets are to be met

Power stations given until 2020 to meet emissions rules

7/9/2010 10:24:04 AM: The next phase of European Union pollution rules has to be implemented by 2020.

Australia funds coal industry carbon-cutting projects

6/8/2010 5:12:33 PM: Funding into projects which could significantly reduce carbon emissions from Australia's coal-fired power stations has been granted to ten firms.

What role will natural gas play in a low carbon economy?

5/6/2010 11:21:26 AM: As a less carbon intensive fossil fuel than both oil and coal, what role will natural gas play in a low carbon economy?

80 percent cuts in carbon emissions possible

4/14/2010 9:20:10 AM: It is possible for Europe to cut its carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050, a new report has stated.

UK government launches feed-in energy tariffs

4/1/2010 9:20:05 AM: A new feed-in tariff offering households money for generating their own energy has been launched by the government.

ETI to invest in carbon capture technology

3/23/2010 8:58:07 AM: UK organisations are being invited to bid for a new £25 million carbon capture technology project.

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.

Tax needed for transition to low carbon economy

2/9/2010 8:49:06 AM: A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee claims that carbon prices are not high enough to make the Emissions Trading Scheme effective.<br/><br/>

Low carbon challenge nets millions

2/4/2010 12:09:12 PM: The government has announced that 12 communities across the UK have each won up to £500,000 after successfully competing in the UK's low carbon challenge.

Nuclear changes needed to meet low-carbon targets

10/22/2009 9:20:05 AM: A number of changes need to be made to the UK's nuclear energy infrastructure if low carbon targets are to be met, a new report has claimed.

CCC calls for step change on carbon targets

10/12/2009 9:10:02 AM: Climate change committee calls on government to increase carbon reduction pace.

Coal power station delayed

10/8/2009 12:10:01 PM: A proposed coal-fired power station at Kingsnorth in the UK has been delayed.

Europe leading EfW market

8/28/2009 1:37:06 PM: A new survey has revealed that Europe currently generates the most energy from waste.

Clean coal criticised by UK Sustainable Development Commission

8/17/2009 2:37:05 PM: The SDC has called for energy providers to move away from clean coal.

EfW scheme approved in English county of Lincolnshire

8/4/2009 1:17:06 PM: Proposals for an EfW power station in Lincolnshire have been approved by local councillors.

UK witnesses a fall in CO2 emissions from power generation

7/30/2009 11:35:07 AM: Falling demand for electricity and a reduction in the amount of coal burned caused CO2 emissions from energy production to fall.

Three Chinese power companies emit more CO2 than UK

7/29/2009 5:15:14 PM: Greenpeace has published a report which suggests that China's leading power companies are doing little to reduce their emissions.