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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.


Manchester tower blocks go green Solar panels have been introduced to ten multi-storey tower blocks in north Manchester.


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.


Solar hot water system to create carbon savings A new solar hot water system at the Thames region office of the Environment Agency could help cut the building's carbon emissions by around 20 per cent, it has been suggested.


Biomass 'may be a low carbon energy solution' A building industry trade publication has suggested biomass may be a carbon-neutral energy solution.


British Gas 'to help homeowners cut carbon footprint' British Gas will encourage homeowners to generate electricity in their house with a new range of microgeneration technology.


Energy-efficient boilers "are cutting carbon emissions" Some 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions have been cut in the UK since 2005 due to a number of high-energy condensing boilers replacing older models, it has been revealed.


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.


Older generation 'setting low carbon trend' A "dedicated group" of retired and middle-aged people are adopting the lifestyle trend of installing low carbon forms of energy generation at home, it has emerged.


Gordon Brown 'reducing carbon emissions' The prime minister claimed today that he is working to cut his own carbon footprint.


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 plans should be made 'with the long-term in mind' Implementing renewable and microgeneration technologies successfully will be the key to establishing a long-term, low carbon solution to sustainable housing, a BBC columnist has opined.


Community uses solar power to cut carbon footprint A community centre near Bodmin is using solar-powered electricity to reduce its carbon footprint.


Wales 'taking steps toward a low-carbon economy' A new plan outlined by the Welsh assembly government will help the country move towards becoming a low-carbon economy.


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.


£13bn set to be spent on green home improvement New research has revealed that Britons are planning to spend more than £13 billion in 2008 on making their homes greener.


All new schools 'to be carbon neutral' by 2016 Schools are set to be encouraged to use renewable energy and increase their energy efficiency under new proposals.


Germany outlines extensive new carbon-cutting measures Germany is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40 per cent before 2020 with the introduction of a series of measures announced today (December 5th).