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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.

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.

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.
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.

EA to build 80 wind turbines
EA to build 80 wind turbines The Environment Agency could build up to 80 wind turbines sites dotted around the country.

Carbon allowance sales should sponsor climate projects
Carbon allowance sales should sponsor climate projects Money from selling carbon emission allowances should be used to support clean energy projects, according to ippr.

Feed-in tariff scope extended
Feed-in tariff scope extended The scope of the proposed feed-in tariff in the Energy Bill has been extended, with the limit lifted from 3MW to 5MW.

Sewage and biodiesel scheme launched
Sewage and biodiesel scheme launched Collecting biodiesel could curb carbon emissions and reduce costs of maintaining waste water sewers.
North Sea grid important for EU energy security
North Sea grid important for EU energy security EU energy security could be enhanced by the creation of a North Sea offshore "supergrid" according to the EC.

20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto
20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto Countries will have to buy 2.3 billion permits to cover their excess carbon emissions, according to New Carbon Finance.


UK must spend ten times more on green tech
UK must spend ten times more on green tech Ten times more must be invested on green technology by the government, claims the CBI.

Car share lanes coming
Car share lanes coming Measures to encourage drivers to car share could be introduced by the Department of Transport.

International renewable agency to be set up
International renewable agency to be set up An international renewable energy body is to be formally founded next year.
Environment secretary launches new green fund
Environment secretary launches new green fund New low carbon 'green' scheme launched by minister.
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