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Green development gets wind turbines Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.


'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.


Electric companies could help motor industry The electrical industry is considering stepping in to assist the ailing vehicle sector.


LGA asks to store recycling on MoD bases Military bases could be used to store surplus recycling material until market recovers.


Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.


Low carbon vehicle scheme launched The government has launched a multi-million pound scheme to improve the development of green vehicles.


Carbon capture could be viable by 2030 Carbon capture and storage technology could be financially viable by 2030.


Govt launches site to help with eco design The government has launched a new environmental information hub to help people adapt to climate change in the UK.


BERR: Microgeneration could prevent need for nuclear The government could avoid building new nuclear power stations if it pushes hard enough on microgeneration, according to an official report.


Panel named for eco-town decision The government has chosen its Eco-town Challenge panel of experts, which includes representatives from a number of sectors.


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.


Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.


Plogg 'may reduce' carbon footprint A new plug-in electricity meter nicknamed the "Plogg" may help households cut their carbon emissions, it has emerged.


Home improvements 'could cut carbon emissions' More could be done to cut the UK's carbon footprint by making energy-efficient improvements to existing properties, an expert has suggested.


New Budget is 'disappointing', green groups say Environmental groups and green builders have expressed disappointment with this week's Budget announcement.


Insulation sales 'expected to rise' Following a successful sales year in 2007, an executive claims insulation sales may increase this year, the Telegraph has reported.


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.


Low carbon masterclasses to be held in Scotland A trio of "masterclasses" are to be held in Scotland to promote low-carbon building projects, it has emerged.

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NNFCC: Inquire, Inform, Innovate Reporting on the activities and achievements of the NNFCC during our fifth year. www.nnfcc.co.uk
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