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EEF calls for government action on energy policy

7/12/2010 5:24:08 PM: EEF, the manufacturer's association, has called on the government to improve its support for renewable energy.

Green groups criticise Budget

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

Project looks to store CO2 in rock form

6/18/2010 9:52:12 AM: A pilot project in Iceland is looking at storing carbon dioxide in rock form.

Gas CCS in UK recommended by govt committee

6/18/2010 9:52:08 AM: The Committee on Climate Change has recommended that the UK creates a CCS demonstration project at a gas-fired power plant.

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.

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.

What can be done to make aviation more environmentally friendly?

5/7/2010 11:21:06 AM: Since aviation accounts for such a high percentage of carbon emissions, what can be done to make it more environmentally friendly?

What role will natural gas play in a low carbon economy?

5/6/2010 11:21:26 AM: As a less carbon intensive fossil fuel than both oil and coal, what role will natural gas play in a low carbon economy?

What are the possibilities for geothermal energy?

4/26/2010 2:40:11 PM: As a world congress on geothermal energy production gets underway in Indonesia, is this renewable source really an option for the UK?

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.

Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims

3/12/2010 12:18:03 PM: The degradable plastic used for some carrier bags and bottles has a potentially dangerous impact on the environment.

Renewable energy project planning speeded up

3/2/2010 9:18:03 AM: The government yesterday (March 1st) launched the beginning of a new speedier planning regime for green projects which could collectively supply electricity for up to 22 million homes.

Eco-homes made from patented recycling process

2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM: Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.

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.

UK and India collaborate on low carbon solutions

2/18/2010 9:49:04 AM: The UK and India have signed a research deal to develop low carbon solutions for energy needs in both countries.

Green building should mean sourcing local materials

2/10/2010 12:29:24 PM: A report last week from the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment claimed that using local materials is vital to meet new targets for sustainable housing.