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CRC criticised by Centre for Alternative Technology
CRC criticised by Centre for Alternative Technology
8/12/2010 12:05:10 PM:  The Centre for Alternative Technology has claimed the CRC will allow companies to "buy their way out of" emissions cuts.


New model outlines carbon emissions targets
New model outlines carbon emissions targets
8/3/2010 5:24:05 PM:  A new model has been produced which predicts carbon emissions must drop 56 percent from their peak by 2050.


Solar aircraft attempting 24-hour flight
Solar aircraft attempting 24-hour flight
7/7/2010 5:24:14 PM:  An aircraft which runs solely on solar power is currently undertaking a 24-hour non-stop flight.


Recession 'created illusion of CO2 cuts'
Recession 'created illusion of CO2 cuts'
6/30/2010 3:24:05 PM:  The Committee on Climate Change has claimed that the recession was the major driver behind emissions cuts in the past year.


Carbon offsetting and trading schemes criticised
Carbon offsetting and trading schemes criticised
5/26/2010 5:39:08 PM:  The national coordinator of the Campaign Against Climate Change has criticised the carbon trading and offsetting schemes currently in place.


Energy Bill becomes law
Energy Bill becomes law
4/12/2010 9:20:27 AM:  New legislation has been introduced that could provide a boost to clean energy.


Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
12/15/2009 12:29:01 PM:  The prime minister Gordon Brown will be arriving earlier than expected in Copenhagen to help get the UN summit back on track.


Obama to offer emissions cuts in Copenhagen
Obama to offer emissions cuts in Copenhagen
11/27/2009 9:25:11 AM:  US president Barack Obama will offer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent at UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month


CCC calls for step change on carbon targets
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.


Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency
Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency
9/17/2009 9:05:12 AM:  An environmental group has called for monetary encouragement to get people going green.


Aviation emissions cap proposed
Aviation emissions cap proposed
9/9/2009 9:17:03 AM:  The UK climate change committee has called for a cap on aviation emissions.


Airlines wary of UK plans to reduce carbon emissions through rail
Airlines wary of UK plans to reduce carbon emissions through rail
8/5/2009 3:37:11 PM:  Lord Adonis has seen a backlash against his plans for a high-speed rail network.


Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
7/14/2009 4:35:06 PM:  Ed Miliband has suggested that the UK can meet its emissions targets without giving up on mass air travel.


G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
7/13/2009 11:15:05 AM:  A leading diplomat called for G8 leaders to make more of an effort on carbon reductions before developing nations sign up.


Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
7/2/2009 5:55:04 PM:  Sweden is to concentrate on fostering a global agreement on CO2 emissions cuts during its temporary presidency of the EU.


Scotland sets 42 percent carbon reductions target
Scotland sets 42 percent carbon reductions target
6/25/2009 8:15:03 AM:  Politicians in Scotland have set an ambitious carbon emissions reduction target ahead of the Copenhagen climate conference.


German offshore wind industry under threat
German offshore wind industry under threat
6/4/2009 12:55:06 PM:  Bloomberg has reported that financing difficulties could threaten future growth of German offshore wind schemes.


EU cars to cut carbon
EU cars to cut carbon
12/2/2008 5:28:54 PM:  EU legislators have reached an agreement on the level and timing of carbon emissions cuts expected from vehicles manufacturers.<br/>


Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
11/25/2008 5:28:23 PM:  Electronics firms have largely failed to turn emissions regulation into an opportunity, say campaigners.<br/>


20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto
20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto
11/14/2008 5:22:26 PM:  Countries will have to buy 2.3 billion permits to cover their excess carbon emissions, according to New Carbon Finance.<br/><br/>


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