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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.


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


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


'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.


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.


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


UK auctions carbon allowances Some four million EU carbon allowances were auctioned by the government today.


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.


Obama's green plan 'could leave UK behind' Unless the UK takes steps to stimulate the low carbon economy, it could be left behind the US, according to an expert.


Wind power could save 10bn tonnes CO2 by 2020 Renewable energy from wind could cut ten billion tonnes of carbon emissions by 2020, according to a new report.


UNICEF praises Climate Change Bill passing The Climate Change Bill is the "world's strongest" according to UNICEF UK.


Companies will be obliged to reveal emissions An amendment to the Climate Change Bill will oblige companies to reveal their annual carbon emissions.


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.


Green investment will stimulate economies Investing in green infrastructure and keeping to renewables and emissions targets could help governments beat recession, according to a new report.


Government programme needs more promotion The government should do more to promote its insulation initiative, according to environmental campaigners.


Miliband raises emissions target Britain has become the first country to adopt the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


Energy efficiency in existing stock needs boosting The government must facilitate making existing homes more energy efficient, according to the UKGBC.