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UK 'needs more green manufacturing investments'

8/26/2010 12:39:02 PM: More investments must be made similar to the one by steelmaker Corus in Teesside, according to Friends of the Earth.

Businesses 'should identify emissions hotspots'

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

Govt is sending 'mixed messages' over low carbon economy

7/20/2010 3:04:29 PM: Friends of the Earth has said that reductions in spending on low carbon technology send the 'wrong message to investors'.

Low carbon economy 'should have central point of contact'

7/2/2010 10:04:06 AM: A central point of contact on the low carbon economy would encourage investment and help businesses understand green policy.

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.

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.

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.

Govt green policies 'should create UK jobs'

6/24/2010 5:32:04 PM: The government's green policies should be focused on creating jobs in the UK rather than overseas.

Green groups criticise Budget

6/23/2010 2:12:02 PM: Green organisations have criticised the measures announced in the government's emergency Budget.

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.

Lack of clarity over low carbon economy exists

6/21/2010 2:12:08 PM: A lack of clarity over the low carbon economy is hindering investor and business confidence and holding the UK back.

Green Alliance calls for new govt framework for green jobs

6/15/2010 5:32:03 PM: Green Alliance says a "stronger government framework" is needed to create green jobs.

Forestry industry 'to benefit from low carbon economy'

6/3/2010 4:53:13 PM: The transition to a low carbon economy will present opportunities for the forestry industry.

Govt publishes further green proposals

5/21/2010 8:19:57 AM: A new report suggested that the potential for offshore energy production in the UK "exceeded expectations".

Research universities 'important for low carbon economy'

5/18/2010 2:59:13 PM: Expert claims research universities like MIT and the Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi will be extremely important in fighting climate change.

Creation of Green Investment Bank 'must be done properly'

5/17/2010 4:39:04 PM: The Green Alliance has laid out the measures it believes are necessary for the success of the government's Green Investment Bank.

Cameron promises greenest government ever

5/14/2010 5:19:07 PM: Cameron has promised that the Con-Dem government will be the greenest ever.

EU considers raising carbon reduction targets

5/12/2010 5:22:15 PM: The European Union is considering raising carbon reduction targets in a bid to encourage businesses to cut emissions and drive innovation.

Coalition govt reveals low carbon economy plan

5/12/2010 5:22:09 PM: The new Conservative/Liberal Democrat government has released a Coalition Document detailing the UK's transition to a low carbon economy.