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UK emissions reduction target should be 80% The government has been urged to raise the target for carbon emission reductions.


Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department Gordon Brown's creation of a new department for climate change and energy has been welcomed by campaigners and business.


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.


Eco-town locations shortlisted A shortlist of 15 locations for ten proposed eco-towns has been announced by the housing minister.


Changes made to Low Carbon Buildings Programme Funding for the residential portion of the Low Carbon Buildings Programme has been extended to 2010, it has emerged.


Study suggests more low carbon awareness is needed New research published by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) has suggested more public awareness is needed to encourage the uptake of low carbon housing.


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.


Low carbon vision revealed A number of British business owners have shared their hopes for a low carbon economy in 2050 with the Telegraph.


Government grants 'may help carbon-conscious DIY-ers' Government grants may be beneficial for people embarking on DIY projects this spring, a newspaper has asserted.


Glasgow 'working to cut carbon emissions' The city of Glasgow, Scotland is set to become one of the UK's low carbon leaders, it has been suggested.


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.


New planning system 'will make low carbon improvements easier' Individuals may have an easier time addressing their carbon footprint thanks to a new planning system which will be effective from April 6th.


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


Gordon Brown 'reducing carbon emissions' The prime minister claimed today that he is working to cut his own carbon footprint.


New members named for climate change committee Environment secretary Hilary Benn has named the first five members of the government's new climate change committee, Reuters has reported.


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.

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