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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.

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.

Green buses launched in Oxford

7/15/2010 2:04:36 PM: Stagecoach has launched 26 green buses onto the streets of Oxford today (July 15th).

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.

Industry body warns biomass incentives could increase CO2

6/29/2010 2:24:08 PM: An industry body has warned that current incentives on biomass energy generation could threaten jobs and increase carbon emissions.

New Australian PM 'should focus on cutting emissions'

6/25/2010 11:12:09 AM: Greenpeace states Australia's new prime minister should take steps towards a low carbon economy.

Green Party sets ambitious carbon reduction targets

4/16/2010 9:20:10 AM: The Greens are promising to deliver a 90 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2030.

London launches climate change campaign

4/8/2010 9:20:05 AM: A new campaign has been launched in London to get children thinking about global warming.

Solar-powered plane completes first test flight

4/7/2010 3:20:01 PM: The Solar Impulse has successfully completed its first ever test flight.

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.

Certification scheme for green electricity tariffs launched

2/9/2010 12:09:07 PM: A certification scheme has been devised to identify the greenest electricity tariffs and suppliers in the UK.

Students win climate change trip

12/23/2009 11:49:04 AM: Students from the University of Bristol will go to the South Pole to see the impact of climate change after winning an npower competition.

Locals to debate low-carbon power options

11/25/2009 9:05:08 AM: The government is staging an exhibition for the residents of Lancashire to discuss proposals for a nuclear power station in the county.

Residents to debate nuclear power in Somerset

11/19/2009 9:05:06 AM: Hinkley Point in Somerset is a potential site for a new nuclear power plant and the government is asking residents for their views.