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Campaigners call for support for green economy The government has been urged to support the development of the low carbon economy.


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


UK must spend ten times more on green tech Ten times more must be invested on green technology by the government, claims the CBI.


Brown sets up £250m clean tech fund Prime minister Gordon Brown has set up a £250 million fund to stimulate clean energy development.


End of cheap oil 'in five years' The era of cheap oil is almost over and the government should speed the development of alternative energy sources, according to new research.


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.


Europe to fund more hydrogen research The European Commission has launched public-private funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technology research.


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.


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


Eco-towns 'have low carbon potential' Eco-towns have the potential to address social needs such as affordable housing alongside environmental and economic issues, a planning expert has suggested.


Ireland plans to 'go green' Ireland has announced plans to make further developments to green energy technology in the country, the prime minister has said.


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 Incentives may encourage European car manufacturers to comply with proposed restrictions to reduce carbon emissions, the environment secretary has claimed.


Defra announces £400m low carbon investment Around £400 million will be invested by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to support low-carbon development in the UK in the coming years, it has emerged.


Chinese cities sign up to low-carbon programme A new WWF initiative will see two Chinese cities sign up to promote develop low-carbon development.


Welsh assembly to map low-carbon energy plan Wales is expected to increase the amount of energy it intends to produce by renewable means, the BBC has reported.


Government incentives 'may encourage zero-carbon homes' Incentives provided by the government may encourage more homeowners to make low-carbon improvements to their houses, a property portal has suggested.