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Forestry Commission tests carbon sequestration standard

8/23/2010 12:05:20 PM: The Forestry Commission is testing a new code for tree planting projects intended to sequester carbon.

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).

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.

NHS Wales announces carbon reduction plan

5/19/2010 5:19:06 PM: The NHS in Wales had announced specific proposals for how to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its sustainability.

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.

US and Canada announce vehicle emission proposals

4/6/2010 12:00:15 PM: The US and Canada have announced tough new vehicle emissions standards.

UK government launches green labelling proposals

3/24/2010 8:58:09 AM: New proposals on green product labelling have been set out by the UK government.

US state lifts renewable energy standards

3/23/2010 2:58:10 PM: Colorado is now aiming to generate 30 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.

UK TV retailers make energy efficiency pledge

3/22/2010 3:18:05 PM: Energy inefficient TVs will be taken off the shelves of eight major UK retailers.

UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations

3/15/2010 12:18:02 PM: Homes will be up to 25 percent more energy-efficient under new government proposals to save around two million tonnes of carbon from household emissions.

New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy

2/26/2010 11:58:05 AM: Bali, Indonesia 25 February 2010 - The internet is successfully facilitating a transition from traditional so called "brown" business models to new green growth strategies.

Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI

2/24/2010 3:18:26 PM: The CBI says conflicting government emissions schemes hike up compliance costs for businesses.

Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills

2/24/2010 9:18:03 AM: The Green Register, the green construction body, will be holding courses for workers wanting to develop their green skills in advance of the UK's eco-homes venture. <br/>

New study shows overall cleanliness of UK has declined

2/11/2010 12:29:20 PM: A new Defra-funded study shows that cleanliness standards are dropping in public sites around the country.

Zero-emissions electric version of black cab launched

2/9/2010 3:29:16 PM: A specialist green taxi supplier has launched an electric version of the classic London black cab.

Tax needed for transition to low carbon economy

2/9/2010 8:49:06 AM: A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee claims that carbon prices are not high enough to make the Emissions Trading Scheme effective.<br/><br/>