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Going green 'an opportunity not a hindrance'
Going green 'an opportunity not a hindrance' Businesses should see going green as an opportunity rather than a burden, according to the CBI.

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.
Green development gets wind turbines
Green development gets wind turbines Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.
CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030
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.

Energy industry preparing for climate change
Energy industry preparing for climate change Met Office helps energy industry prepare for climate change impacts.

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

'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'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.

Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables
Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables The public sector must do more to promote and support renewable energy and the low carbon economy, said the energy and climate change secretary of state.

Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage
Tidal reef 'cheaper, better' than Severn Barrage A conservation group has suggested an alternative to the Severn Barrage which it claims will generate more energy, cost less and harm wildlife less.

TCPA welcomes £100m insulation pledge
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.
Smart meters increase energy understanding
Smart meters increase energy understanding Smart meters could boost consumers understanding of energy use.

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

EA to build 80 wind turbines
EA to build 80 wind turbines The Environment Agency could build up to 80 wind turbines sites dotted around the country.

New power plants must be able to fit CCS
New power plants must be able to fit CCS New power plants should have the capacity to be fitted with carbon and capture storage, according to a Scottish government consultation.

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.

Feed-in tariff scope extended
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.

Renewable electricity to overtake gas
Renewable electricity to overtake gas Renewables will replace gas as the second source of electricity worldwide by 2012, according to the IEA.

Brown sets up £250m clean tech fund
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'
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.
Wind power could save 10bn tonnes CO2 by 2020
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.
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