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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.


Carbon allowance sales should sponsor climate projects Money from selling carbon emission allowances should be used to support clean energy projects, according to ippr.


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


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


Obama's green plan 'could leave UK behind' Unless the UK takes steps to stimulate the low carbon economy, it could be left behind the US, according to an expert.


Environment secretary launches new green fund New low carbon 'green' scheme launched by minister.


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.


Green investment will stimulate economies Investing in green infrastructure and keeping to renewables and emissions targets could help governments beat recession, according to a new report.


World aquifer map unveiled A map of the world's underground water reserves has been unveiled.


Government programme needs more promotion The government should do more to promote its insulation initiative, according to environmental campaigners.


Consumers 'must think about carbon' An environment specialist has urged consumers to think carefully about carbon when buying goods.


New coal plant plans split cabinet Plans to build a coal plant at Kingsnorth have generated conflicting views among cabinet members.


Biofuel motorbike takes victory A biofuel-powered motorbike has won a race at the Snetterton racetrack in Norfolk


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.


Brits anticipate 'tougher emissions targets' Some 62 per cent of people in the UK are expecting the government to enforce legislation in compliance with tougher carbon emissions targets by the year 2050, a new survey has revealed.


Tidal stream project gets go-ahead The government has given the go-ahead to a new project based in the Humber to harness tidal energy for the generation of electricity.