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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.

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.

KPMG report claims nuclear power is essential for CO2 reductions

7/20/2010 3:24:02 PM: A KPMG report has suggested that nuclear power "has to play a key role" in the UK energy mix if emissions targets are to be met

Rich countries 'could take advantage of emissions loopholes'

6/10/2010 4:12:07 PM: UN figures suggest that richer countries may be able to increase emissions under current climate change rules.

Heathrow and Stansted expansion plans withdrawn

5/26/2010 2:59:06 PM: Planning applications for the creation of additional runways at Heathrow and Stansted have been withdrawn by BAA.

Europe carbon emissions dropped over 10% in 2009

5/19/2010 5:19:10 PM: The recession led to a reduction in carbon emissions in Europe in 2009, but is this really a positive thing?

Nissan Leaf price announced

5/18/2010 2:59:04 PM: Nissan has announced the price of the Leaf electric car which it claims will be comparable with most hybrid and diesel vehicles.

Defra: Banning recyclable materials from landfill could create new markets

3/19/2010 3:18:06 PM: Some materials that end up in landfill could be economically lucrative if they are properly processed and recycled, claims the government.

Companies should prepare for tougher carbon reporting regime

3/4/2010 9:18:06 AM: Companies are not incorporating carbon risk into funding decisions and financial statements, according to a new survey.

Free electrical waste collection scheme piloted

3/1/2010 11:58:25 AM: Scarborough Council has pioneered a free electrical waste collection scheme that could be rolled out to the rest of the borough if successful.

Low carbon vehicle strategy boosted by grants

2/25/2010 12:18:04 PM: Motorists will be given up to £5,000 to buy electric vehicles, the government has announced.

Report warns that lithium-ion battery market faces trouble

2/24/2010 12:18:06 PM: The lithium-ion battery market may go over-capacity because there will not be an equivalent take up in electric vehicles within the next decade.

Utilities cause £259bn in environmental damage

2/19/2010 12:09:13 PM: A new UN report has found that utilities wreak approximately £259 billion worth of carbon emissions and pollutants globally.

PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway

2/5/2010 9:09:11 AM: PricewaterhouseCoopers calls for higher carbon reduction targets to reach 2050 goals.

Low carbon emissions must be a priority, public tells regulator

1/13/2010 11:49:02 AM: The public has told Ofgem that low carbon emissions need to be a top priority.

Engineers to 'prepare environment for climate change'

12/3/2009 8:45:11 AM: Hilary Benn, the environment secretary, is calling on the engineering industry to help prepare the nation for climate change.

Energy regulator plans £1bn worth of investment

11/4/2009 9:05:10 AM: Investment to boost green energy in the UK.

European wind turbine demand expected to remain steady

8/24/2009 11:57:11 AM: Demand for wind energy is expected to grow by one percent in Europe this year.

Vestas confirms closure of UK turbine factories

8/13/2009 10:17:04 AM: Vestas' decision to close its UK wind turbine manufacturing plants could impact projects in the renewable energy sector.

US lagging behind G8 nations on emissions reductions

7/3/2009 10:15:14 AM: The WWF has produced its annual G8 Climate Scorecards, ranking Germany, the UK and France significantly above the US and Canada.