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UK's renewable power generation 'has fallen behind'

7/19/2010 3:44:02 PM: Much of Europe is currently ahead of the UK in terms of renewable power generation, it has been claimed.

CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques

3/2/2010 3:18:10 PM: The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.

Lower carbon aero engine funding given

2/11/2010 12:29:25 PM: The government announced today that it will give £45 million funding to research and development into creating more fuel-efficient, lower carbon aero engines.

Govt leading on international low carbon targets

2/3/2010 3:29:12 PM: The government is leading on the commitments made at Kyoto and Copenhagen.

Aviation emissions 'expected to fall'

9/14/2009 12:57:03 PM: Carbon emissions from the aviation industry have been predicted to drop this year.

France plans carbon tax

9/11/2009 9:17:03 AM: French president Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled plans for a new tax on carbon use.

Brixton to become low carbon zone

9/7/2009 9:17:10 AM: London borough receives green funding.

Chevrolet Volt promises superb fuel consumption for city driving

8/12/2009 5:17:08 PM: GM claims that its new electric-hybrid vehicle can travel 230 miles around the city with just one gallon of petrol.

Air New Zealand completes biofuel test flight

6/1/2009 4:05:43 PM: Details of a commercial test flight using a mix of biofuel and Jet A1 show the potential for a significant reduction in aviation emissions.

AA encourages drivers to adopt green techniques

5/15/2009 1:16:04 PM: Turning off car engines in traffic jams and other such practices can help young motorists save money and reduce their emissions.

Car emissions have dropped says industry

3/11/2009 5:08:09 PM: Carbon dioxide emissions from new cars have dropped on average, as has cars' share of national emissions, according to an industry body.

Cut vehicle fuel consumption in half, urge agencies

3/5/2009 5:08:05 PM: The fuel consumption of vehicles should be cut in half by 2050, according to four influential agencies.

New trains to be cleaner and greener

2/13/2009 5:37:04 PM: The largest procurement of rolling stock is to feature 'cleaner, greener, less noisy' trains according to the Department for Transport.

Meadows shoots energy efficiency adverts

9/17/2008 5:47:57 PM: Bafta winner Shane Meadows is helping to encourage people to become more energy efficient.

Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop

9/11/2008 4:47:35 PM: Transport systems were the most popular type of solutions designed by a group of low carbon enthusiasts at a Forum for the Future event.