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UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations

3/15/2010 12:18:02 PM: Homes will be up to 25 percent more energy-efficient under new government proposals to save around two million tonnes of carbon from household emissions.

Household products could save 8m worth of carbon with simple redesign

3/15/2010 9:18:02 AM: Environmentally-minded consumers are being let down by household product manufacturers who are failing to cut emissions from their production process, claimed a new study. <br/>

EU 'outsourcing' emissions to emerging economies

3/12/2010 9:38:01 AM: The EU is exporting a third of its emissions to poorer countries, claims a new report.

Emissions in new cars cut substantially on 1997 levels

3/11/2010 12:18:03 PM: CO2 emissions from the average new car went down last year, according to new figures from an industry body.

Govt to highlight climate change cost to health

3/10/2010 3:18:05 PM: Fighting climate change is vital for public health, the government will argue at a World Health Organisation conference today (March 10th).

Councils to get £10m grant to update green homes expertise

3/10/2010 12:18:11 PM: UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.

Defra: air pollution targets could save £24bn

3/9/2010 9:38:08 AM: Defra has announced new measures to improve air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, which can derive from the same sources.

Low carbon driving skills could save up to 3m tonnes of emissions

3/8/2010 3:38:07 PM: A new government scheme to train lorry drivers in eco-driving techniques could result in savings of up to three million tonnes of carbon over five years.

100m trees to be planted by 2015

3/8/2010 9:18:07 AM: The Scottish government has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2015 in order to reduce emissions.

CSR is main priority for over third of food companies, says report

3/5/2010 3:58:06 PM: Environmental concerns are the main priority for over a third of food and consumer goods companies, claims a new survey.

Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill

3/4/2010 3:18:05 PM: Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.

Winner of UK heats for innovation awards announced

3/3/2010 11:58:06 AM: The government has announced the winners of the UK heats of a European competition that pits companies against each other to produce innovative solutions to environmental problems.

CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques

3/2/2010 3:18:10 PM: The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.

Renewable energy project planning speeded up

3/2/2010 9:18:03 AM: The government yesterday (March 1st) launched the beginning of a new speedier planning regime for green projects which could collectively supply electricity for up to 22 million homes.

New tool released to calculate greenness of food products

3/1/2010 3:18:11 PM: Giving accurate information on the greenness of foods could become easier with the release of the updated Carbonistics tool.

Free electrical waste collection scheme piloted

3/1/2010 11:58:25 AM: Scarborough Council has pioneered a free electrical waste collection scheme that could be rolled out to the rest of the borough if successful.

New tool released to calculate greenness of food products

3/1/2010 11:58:05 AM: Getting accurate information on the greenness of foods could become easier with the release of the updated Carbonistics tool.

Hauliers could cut emissions through exchange

2/25/2010 12:18:08 PM: Hauliers could cut carbon emissions radically by sharing vehicles and making sure trucks always have a full load, claims one company.