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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.

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

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.
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.

UK auctions carbon allowances
UK auctions carbon allowances Some four million EU carbon allowances were auctioned by the government today.

Electric companies could help motor industry
Electric companies could help motor industry The electrical industry is considering stepping in to assist the ailing vehicle sector.

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.
Green investment will stimulate economies
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.

Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.
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.

New coal plant plans split cabinet
New coal plant plans split cabinet Plans to build a coal plant at Kingsnorth have generated conflicting views among cabinet members.
New coal plants 'must have CCS'
New coal plants 'must have CCS' Now coal plants must be equipped with carbon capture technology, the Environment Agency has warned.
First commercial wave power plant opened
First commercial wave power plant opened The world's first commercial power plant has been launched off the coast of Portugal with Scottish equipment.
Carbon capture could be viable by 2030
Carbon capture could be viable by 2030 Carbon capture and storage technology could be financially viable by 2030.
Hydropower needs incentivising
Hydropower needs incentivising The British hydropower industry has called on the government to provide more incentives for small-scale projects.
Aquifer could hold Europe's emissions for 600 years
Aquifer could hold Europe's emissions for 600 years An undersea aquifer which could store Europe's carbon emissions for 600 years has been discovered in the North Sea.
Energy gap claims rejected
Energy gap claims rejected The government has denied a report that claims there will be power shortages in five years.

Coal electricity risks bad reputation
Coal electricity risks bad reputation Electricity companies that build unabated coal power plants risk developing a negative reputation.
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