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3.2m electric vehicles to be sold worldwide in 5 yrs

9/2/2010 12:19:10 PM: Automakers will successfully mass market electric vehicles across the globe in the next five years, it has been claimed.

US govt considers vehicle eco-grading labels

8/31/2010 1:19:06 PM: Labels which grade vehicles based on their fuel economy and carbon emissions may be introduced by the US government.

Tidal power 'has small ecological impact'

8/26/2010 12:19:02 PM: Renewable UK has claimed that tidal power generation has a "very small ecological impact".

Branches of low carbon restaurant chain to open in the UK

8/19/2010 12:25:12 PM: Otarian, a low carbon restaurant chain, is opening its first UK branches on Friday (August 20th).

Honda 'to have electric car on market by 2012'

7/21/2010 1:44:01 PM: Honda has announced that it intends to have an electric car and plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market by 2012.

Highways Agency ups carbon reduction measures

7/16/2010 12:04:33 PM: The Highways Agency is to switch off the lighting on a section of the M6 in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

Barriers continue to hinder electric car market

6/23/2010 2:12:11 PM: Three key barriers are still restricting growth within the electric car market, one expert has suggested.

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.

UK 'can be zero carbon by 2030'

6/16/2010 5:32:15 PM: If the UK makes radical changes it can become zero carbon by the year 2030, a new report suggests.

Disappointment at scrappage of waste reduction scheme

6/9/2010 1:32:08 PM: Waste Watch has expressed its disappointed that pay-as-you-throw schemes have been scrapped by the government.

Greener London black cab unveiled

6/8/2010 5:12:28 PM: A new version of the iconic black cab which uses hydrogen fuel cells and batteries has been unveiled in London.

Eco-friendly TVs from Sony aim to save energy

5/14/2010 2:19:10 PM: Sony is aiming to boost its eco credentials with a new TV which switches itself off when no one is watching.

Is information overload on energy-efficiency leading to consumer distrust?

4/22/2010 11:20:07 AM: A new survey shows that consumers don't trust the advice they're given about energy-efficiency, should we let the money do the talking?

Should we be looking beyond electricity in green car design?

4/21/2010 2:20:06 PM: Now scientists are able to store hydrogen in smaller, lighter containers will it emerge as a contender in the quest to find an alternative fuel to petrol?

Could the volcanic ash cloud be a wake-up call for the UK?

4/19/2010 5:20:08 PM: Will the flight disruption caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud make the UK think twice about its reliance on aviation?

Climate change could exacerbate hay fever

4/9/2010 10:00:15 AM: Climate change is expected to trigger an increase in the number of people with hay fever in the UK.

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.

Puma to unveil phase I of long-term sustainability plan on 13 April 2010

3/31/2010 9:20:10 AM: At Design Museum in London

Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers

3/11/2010 3:18:01 PM: Plastic bottles and packaging could be recycled endlessly, following a breakthrough from scientists who have found a way to prevent the material ending up in landfill.

FoE: Food inflation down to mass farming techniques

3/9/2010 12:18:10 PM: Friends of the Earth has said that the British government must support more environmentally-friendly local farming in order to prevent fluctuations in food prices.