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Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report
Carbon budgets set in Building Low Carbon Economy report The Committee on Climate Change's report Building a Low Carbon Economy, which includes carbon budgets and steps to achieve emissions reduction targets, has been published.
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2 Research into algae-based oil, which emits 80 per cent less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, has received a funding boost.
Decentralised energy would save London 3.5m tonnes CO2
Decentralised energy would save London 3.5m tonnes CO2 Building up to 50 new power plants would reduce energy waste, according to report.
BT considering Lancashire wind farm
BT considering Lancashire wind farm BT is considering setting up a small wind farm to reduce its carbon footprint.

Reading programme to support low carbon project
Reading programme to support low carbon project An environmental awareness group and a power firm have partnered in support of a sponsored reading programme which will benefit low carbon development projects.

Low carbon economy 'may benefit manufacturers'
Low carbon economy 'may benefit manufacturers' Manufacturers in the UK are in a good position to take advantage of the commercial opportunities a low carbon economy may present, a new report has suggested.
Carbon labelling 'promotes awareness'
Carbon labelling 'promotes awareness' A carbon labelling system on air and rail travel tickets may help consumers make more informed green travel choices, an advisory service has suggested.
New Budget is 'disappointing', green groups say
New Budget is 'disappointing', green groups say Environmental groups and green builders have expressed disappointment with this week's Budget announcement.
Smart meters 'may fundamentally change' energy use
Smart meters 'may fundamentally change' energy use New smart energy meters have the potential to change the way people in the UK use electricity and gas, the Energy Retailers Association has asserted.
Carbon-friendly trade show 'packed with information'
Carbon-friendly trade show 'packed with information' An eco-friendly trade show scheduled to take place this weekend will be packed with tips on how homeowners can reduce their carbon emissions, it has emerged.
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland'
Low carbon developments 'could become simpler in Scotland' Generating low carbon electricity from home could become a more simple process, thanks to plans under consideration by the Scottish government.
Environment secretary says low-carbon incentives are needed
Environment secretary says low-carbon incentives are needed Incentives may encourage European car manufacturers to comply with proposed restrictions to reduce carbon emissions, the environment secretary has claimed.
Low carbon eco-community planned for Milton Keynes
Low carbon eco-community planned for Milton Keynes A new low carbon ventilation system will be installed in a community of eco-homes planned for Milton Keynes.
Low-carbon eco-flats to be sold in Brighton
Low-carbon eco-flats to be sold in Brighton A number of low-carbon eco-apartments are set to go on sale in Brighton, it has emerged.
Clean Sky project to investigate low-carbon aviation
Clean Sky project to investigate low-carbon aviation A new European research initiative will aim to reduce carbon emissions from aircraft, it has emerged.
Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets
Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets The UK may have to achieve tighter emissions targets than those already introduced, according to the head of a new climate change committee.
US government buildings aim for 30% greater energy efficiency
US government buildings aim for 30% greater energy efficiency The US department of energy has issued new guidelines committing all new federal buildings to achieving 30 per cent improvements in their previous energy efficiency targets.
UN chief warns of 'crunch time' for cutting carbon emissions
UN chief warns of 'crunch time' for cutting carbon emissions Developed nations must take action now to combat climate change by reducing their carbon emissions, the head of the United Nations has warned.
Tourism industry set to help combat climate change
Tourism industry set to help combat climate change The tourism industry acknowledges its contribution to carbon emissions but will ensure it takes steps to help fight climate change, according to an industry spokesman.
UK local authorities look to pool carbon reducing expertise
Local authorities across the UK can play a major role in reducing the country''s carbon footprint, a leading carbon-cutting association has claimed.
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