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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.
UK must spend ten times more on green tech
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
Brown sets up £250m clean tech fund Prime minister Gordon Brown has set up a £250 million fund to stimulate clean energy development.

Cambridge hosts zero carbon business conference
Cambridge hosts zero carbon business conference The role of business in dealing with climate change and speeding the transition to a low-carbon economy is to be the focus of a Cambridge conference.
'Continued media coverage needed' to prevent climate change
'Continued media coverage needed' to prevent climate change Continued media coverage about the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on climate change is needed in order to raise public awareness about the issue, it has been suggested.
Carbon labelling 'promotes awareness'
Carbon labelling 'promotes awareness' A carbon labelling system on air and rail travel tickets may help consumers make more informed green travel choices, an advisory service has suggested.
New Budget is 'disappointing', green groups say
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 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 plans to 'go green' Ireland has announced plans to make further developments to green energy technology in the country, the prime minister has said.
Environment secretary says low-carbon incentives are needed
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.
Scotland plans first carbon-neutral community
Scotland plans first carbon-neutral community The Scottish Parliament will hear plans for the country's first carbon-free community this week, it has emerged.
Defra announces £400m low carbon investment
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.
Birmingham plans for eco-homes
Birmingham plans for eco-homes The city of Birmingham has joined an international coalition to develop a number of low-carbon housing developments, it has emerged.
Government incentives 'may encourage zero-carbon homes'
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.
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes
Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes The construction industry needs more government investment if low-carbon housing goals are to be met in the near-term, an industry expert has asserted.
Low-carbon development focuses on community
Low-carbon development focuses on community A new low-carbon development in Shropshire aims to encourage residents to settle in for the long-term.
Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets
Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets The UK may have to achieve tighter emissions targets than those already introduced, according to the head of a new climate change committee.
Renewable target 'hard to achieve'
Renewable target 'hard to achieve' New EU targets requiring Britain to significantly increase its renewable energy use may be hard to achieve, the head of a major electricity supplier has warned.
Local planners blocking two out of three wind farm applications
Local planners blocking two out of three wind farm applications Attitudes among local councillors are halting nearly a third of applications for new onshore wind farms in the UK, a new report has claimed.
US government buildings aim for 30% greater energy efficiency
US government buildings aim for 30% greater energy efficiency The US department of energy has issued new guidelines committing all new federal buildings to achieving 30 per cent improvements in their previous energy efficiency targets.
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