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

UK emissions reduction target should be 80%
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
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.

Coal electricity risks bad reputation
Coal electricity risks bad reputation Electricity companies that build unabated coal power plants risk developing a negative reputation.
New eco-friendly centre 'may create more jobs'
New eco-friendly centre 'may create more jobs' A new Eco Innovation Centre may create new jobs in the Peterborough region, it has been suggested.
UK carbon emissions 'reduced by two per cent'
UK carbon emissions 'reduced by two per cent' Carbon emissions in the UK have been reduced by two per cent in the past year, which may have been a result of a reduction in coal consumption.
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme
"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme Changes made to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could increase the uptake of renewable energy generation technology in UK households, a publication has asserted.
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.
Wales 'taking steps toward a low-carbon economy'
Wales 'taking steps toward a low-carbon economy' A new plan outlined by the Welsh assembly government will help the country move towards becoming a low-carbon economy.
Zero-carbon city planned for UAE
Zero-carbon city planned for UAE A "zero-carbon" city is to be built in Abu Dhabi and use 75 per cent less power than its traditional counterparts, it was reported today.
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.
New emissions trading scheme will not affect business competitiveness
New emissions trading scheme will not affect business competitiveness The EU's new emissions trading scheme will not have a negative effect on business competitiveness, according to a new study.
EU states disagree on emissions commitments
EU states disagree on emissions commitments The head of the European Commission has robustly defended plans for EU countries to reduce carbon emissions.
EU announces plans for biofuel sustainability guidelines
EU announces plans for biofuel sustainability guidelines Fears over the sustainability of biofuel sources have led a leading European Union official to announce an immediate review of the body's guidelines over the production of the fuels.
Government 'remains committed' to renewable energy
Government 'remains committed' to renewable energy A leading government minister has emphasised the government's continued commitment to renewable energy in the wake of yesterday's (January 10th) nuclear power announcement.
Nuclear decision 'bad news' for climate change
Nuclear decision 'bad news' for climate change The government has given the green light to plans for a series of new nuclear power stations across the UK, in a move that has been criticised by environmentalists.
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.
Cameron makes 'green coal' a priority
Cameron makes 'green coal' a priority Conservative Party leader David Cameron has called for the provision of Carbon Capture and Storage technology to be made a priority in new coal-fired power stations.
Huge wind-turbine expansion planned in UK
Huge wind-turbine expansion planned in UK The government has announced plans to significantly increase the UK's use of wind power to serve its electricity needs, with a potential 7,000 turbines set to be built.
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