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EU cars to cut carbon
EU cars to cut carbon EU legislators have reached an agreement on the level and timing of carbon emissions cuts expected from vehicles manufacturers.

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

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.

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

Low carbon hydrogen initiative gets £5m
Low carbon hydrogen initiative gets £5m A programme to develop clean hydrogen technologies has been awarded a £5 million grant.

Brown tackles energy bills, unemployment
Brown tackles energy bills, unemployment Energy costs, carbon emissions and unemployment have been tackled by Gordon Brown.

Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland to cut emissions 80% Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

UK emissions reduction target should be 80%
UK emissions reduction target should be 80% The government has been urged to raise the target for carbon emission reductions.

Global electricity emissions 'must halve'
Global electricity emissions 'must halve' Half of global electricity production must be renewable in order to reduce the significant impacts of climate change, according to the International Energy Agency.

Green roofs urged for capital
Green roofs urged for capital Green roofs that insulate buildings and enourage biodiversity are part of the mayor of London's plan to deal with climate change.
Coal electricity risks bad reputation
Coal electricity risks bad reputation Electricity companies that build unabated coal power plants risk developing a negative reputation.
Solar thermal policy 'needed to meet emissions targets'
Solar thermal policy 'needed to meet emissions targets' In order for the government to achieve its targets for zero carbon housing by 2016, it should implement a solar thermal policy, it has been posited.
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions
WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions A "radical shift" is needed in government policy if the UK is to achieve its carbon emission reduction targets, a new report has suggested.
UK carbon emissions 'reduced by two per cent'
UK carbon emissions 'reduced by two per cent' Carbon emissions in the UK have been reduced by two per cent in the past year, which may have been a result of a reduction in coal consumption.
Low carbon vision revealed
Low carbon vision revealed A number of British business owners have shared their hopes for a low carbon economy in 2050 with the Telegraph.
UK 'on target to meet Kyoto goals'
UK 'on target to meet Kyoto goals' The UK is currently on track to meet the goals set out in the Kyoto Protocol, it has been announced.
Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers'
Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers' Government grants may be beneficial for people embarking on DIY projects this spring, a newspaper has asserted.
Glasgow 'working to cut carbon emissions'
Glasgow 'working to cut carbon emissions' The city of Glasgow, Scotland is set to become one of the UK's low carbon leaders, it has been suggested.
'Continued media coverage needed' to prevent climate change
'Continued media coverage needed' to prevent climate change Continued media coverage about the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on climate change is needed in order to raise public awareness about the issue, it has been suggested.
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Over the last 20 years, the human population has increased by a third, global trade has tripled, and per capita income has gone up by 40%. Annual emissions of the main greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, have also increased by one third.
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