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Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts
Dissipated heat could negate carbon cuts Heat created by generation and use of electricity could lead to climate change even if carbon emissions are curbed as planned.

CO2 emissions should be cut by 30% by 2020
CO2 emissions should be cut by 30% by 2020 The ippr called for carbon emissions to be cut by 30 per cent by 2020.

CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030
CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030 The UK's energy supply must be decarbonised if the country is to meet carbon emission reduction targets, according to the Committee on Climate Change.

EU's largest wind farm in Scotland
EU's largest wind farm in Scotland Scotland is now home to Europe's largest wind farm.

Energy industry preparing for climate change
Energy industry preparing for climate change Met Office helps energy industry prepare for climate change impacts.

Coal costs world £300bn
Coal costs world £300bn The toll coal takes on the world has been estimated at €360 billion.

Feed-in tariff, emissions commitments become law
Feed-in tariff, emissions commitments become law A trio of 'environmental' bills have received Royal Assent.

Manchester to hold congestion charge referendum
Manchester to hold congestion charge referendum Residents of Manchester are to vote in a referendum on whether to ease congestion and cut emissions with a congestion charge.

Transport emissions could be slashed
Transport emissions could be slashed Carbon emissions from the transport sector could be reduced by more than a quarter, according to a new report.

Climate change still major global concern
Climate change still major global concern Despite the financial downturn, climate change is still a key concern for 40 per cent of the world's population.

'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.

Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables
Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables The public sector must do more to promote and support renewable energy and the low carbon economy, said the energy and climate change secretary of state.

Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage
Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage A conservation group has suggested an alternative to the Severn Barrage which it claims will generate more energy, cost less and harm wildlife less.

Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change' Electronics firms have largely failed to turn emissions regulation into an opportunity, say campaigners.

Home in hill cost £10 to heat over 12 years
Home in hill cost £10 to heat over 12 years An earth-sheltered home which used the earth and solar gain to provide heat has attracted a number of buyers.

Solar 'leaf' uses photosynthesis on gold
Solar 'leaf' uses photosynthesis on gold Scientists have developed a solar electricity generation method that mimics plant photosynthesis.

TCPA welcomes £100m insulation pledge
TCPA welcomes £100m insulation pledge A housing charity has welcomed the pre-budget report and called on the government to remain committed to the low carbon economy.
Fish-based marine power harnesses slow moving water
Fish-based marine power harnesses slow moving water Vortices created by slow moving water can be harnessed to generate electricity, according to a scientist.

Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years'
Solar energy 'cheaper than fossil fuels in 5 years' Within five years it will be cheaper to use solar energy than fossil fuels, according to a futurist.

CHP awards handed out
CHP awards handed out A trigeneration plant at the V&A kept members of the CHP Association toasty as their annual awards were announced.

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