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Govt to 'shelve plans for tougher emissions standards'

8/16/2010 12:05:59 PM: Plans to introduce an emissions performance standard are likely to be delayed by the government.

Plans submitted for green energy plant in Teeside

8/10/2010 12:06:46 PM: Sembcorp UK and SITA UK have announced plans to construct a new green energy plant in Teeside.

Drax delays biomass decision

8/4/2010 5:24:50 PM: Drax, the UK's largest coal-fired power station, has delayed presenting an investment case for the conversion of some facilities to biomass.

SSE and Mitsubishi sign low carbon technology deal

7/16/2010 12:04:07 PM: One of the UK's big six energy firms is to collaborate with Mitsubishi on the development of low carbon technology.

Power stations given until 2020 to meet emissions rules

7/9/2010 10:24:04 AM: The next phase of European Union pollution rules has to be implemented by 2020.

Big 6 energy firm to invest in CCS

7/8/2010 4:44:40 PM: Scottish and Southern Energy has announced its intention to undertake carbon capture and storage at a plant in Scotland.

Recession 'created illusion of CO2 cuts'

6/30/2010 3:24:05 PM: The Committee on Climate Change has claimed that the recession was the major driver behind emissions cuts in the past year.

CCS 'should not be used to justify emissions'

6/28/2010 1:52:14 PM: Carbon capture and storage may not be a viable option for cutting the world's emissions, a new report suggests.

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.

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.

Australia funds coal industry carbon-cutting projects

6/8/2010 5:12:33 PM: Funding into projects which could significantly reduce carbon emissions from Australia's coal-fired power stations has been granted to ten firms.

US to use solar reforming to create diesel fuel

6/4/2010 5:13:07 PM: Plans to install solar reforming plants near carbon intensive facilities in the US have been announced.

Scottish carbon storage project launched

6/3/2010 4:53:08 PM: A project has been launched to investigate Moray Firth carbon storage potential.

Long-awaited US climate change bill unveiled

5/13/2010 10:38:14 AM: Details of the long-awaited US climate change bill have been revealed this week.

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.

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 most promising energy storage solutions for the UK?

5/5/2010 10:21:10 AM: With the government investing in new systems of energy storage, which are the most promising?

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?