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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.

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.

CO2 emissions dropped in 2009

7/1/2010 5:24:15 PM: CO2 emissions in the UK dropped last year, however, commentators fear this will not be sustained when during the economic recovery.

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.

EU 'halfway to meeting CO2 targets'

6/4/2010 5:13:13 PM: A new report shows that the EU is halfway towards meeting its carbon emissions targets.

Tagged birds may determine windfarm locations

4/15/2010 9:20:06 AM: Tagging migratory birds could help to determine where future offshore wind developments are sited.

US and Canada announce vehicle emission proposals

4/6/2010 12:00:15 PM: The US and Canada have announced tough new vehicle emissions standards.

UK government departments set out carbon reduction plans

4/1/2010 12:20:07 PM: Detailed carbon reduction plans are being published by UK government departments.

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.

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.

MCS calls marine energy essential for low carbon economy

3/17/2010 10:58:08 AM: The Marine Conservation Society has said that tidal energy is essential for the UK to meet its environmental goals.

Low carbon driving skills could save up to 3m tonnes of emissions

3/8/2010 3:38:07 PM: A new government scheme to train lorry drivers in eco-driving techniques could result in savings of up to three million tonnes of carbon over five years.

New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy

2/26/2010 11:58:05 AM: Bali, Indonesia 25 February 2010 - The internet is successfully facilitating a transition from traditional so called "brown" business models to new green growth strategies.

UN proposes "methane tax"

2/22/2010 12:38:07 PM: A report from the UN has called for a tax on methane from livestock.

EU biofuel targets threaten lives in developing countries

2/16/2010 3:09:08 PM: Action Aid argues that 100 million people overseas could starve because of the EU targets to increase biofuel production for transport.

Thinktank calls for end of tax breaks for high polluters

2/8/2010 3:09:09 PM: The Green Alliance has said that the government could cut the budget deficit and meet green targets by ending tax breaks for high-polluting industries.

New dedicated EU waste agency proposed

2/8/2010 9:09:08 AM: A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.

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.