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Transporting energy from Sahara 'not a practical solution'

8/25/2010 12:19:00 PM: Transferring solar power from the Sahara Desert to Europe is unlikely to be able to meet Europe's energy needs, it has been claimed.

HMRC to reintroduce VAT on carbon allowances

8/24/2010 12:39:02 PM: HMRC is to reintroduce VAT payments on the purchase of carbon emissions allowances from November.

Businesses 'should identify emissions hotspots'

8/23/2010 12:05:08 PM: Businesses should seek advice to identify CO2 hotspots and reduce emissions.

Majority of UK businesses 'not measuring carbon footprint'

8/18/2010 12:05:31 PM: Almost three-quarters of UK firms do not yet monitor their carbon footprint, according to the Carbon Trust.

FSB: Green improvements must be economically viable

8/17/2010 12:05:04 PM: A report from the FSB claims the government must do more to make energy efficiency economically viable for small businesses.

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.

Green investment 'covers a wide range of techniques'

8/12/2010 12:06:28 PM: A number of techniques exist for adding green and ethical investments to a portfolio.

Public money 'needed to meet climate change finance targets'

8/6/2010 10:04:02 AM: Economist claims public and private investment will be needed to reach the target of raising £100 billion a year to combat climate change.

Groups calling for mandatory carbon reporting

7/30/2010 11:44:09 AM: The Aldersgate group of businesses is calling for compulsory carbon reporting.

Government investment in green cars 'not brave enough'

7/29/2010 5:44:09 PM: Some bodies have suggested that the government is not investing enough in low carbon vehicles.

"Quantum leap" needed for UK to meet 2020 energy targets

7/27/2010 1:26:13 PM: The UK is likely to struggle to make its 2020 energy targets, according to PwC.

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.

EEF calls for government action on energy policy

7/12/2010 5:24:08 PM: EEF, the manufacturer's association, has called on the government to improve its support for renewable energy.

British Gas to give solar panels to schools

7/1/2010 5:24:05 PM: British Gas has announced it will give solar panels to schools.

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.

Green Investment Bank 'must be created within year'

6/28/2010 1:52:10 PM: A clear focus and sufficient capital are needed to make the Green Investment Bank a success.

FTSE Group launches 'carbon risk' indices

6/24/2010 5:32:20 PM: Two new indices have been launched by the FTSE Group focusing on the future impact of climate change on investments.

Survey shows businesses confused about green policies

6/22/2010 5:32:20 PM: A PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey has shown that businesses remain confused about environmental policy in the UK.

Telecommunications 'could save 5.5m tonnes of CO2'

6/17/2010 3:32:06 PM: A new report concludes that 5.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions could be saved in the UK and US if large firms adopt telecommunications.