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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.

Scotland: Developing CCS is vital to our low carbon economy

3/11/2010 9:18:01 AM: The Scottish government yesterday (March 10th) announced plans to position itself as a world leader in developing carbon capture and storage technology.

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.

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.

Government boiler scrappage scheme under-subscribed in north-east

2/16/2010 12:09:11 PM: The under-subscribed government boiler scrappage scheme is not extensive enough in scope, according to one eco-homes expert.

Certification scheme for green electricity tariffs launched

2/9/2010 12:09:07 PM: A certification scheme has been devised to identify the greenest electricity tariffs and suppliers in the UK.

Fund rewards low carbon enterprises in north-west

1/13/2010 9:09:06 AM: Low carbon projects in the north-west region have received a massive boost from the Carbon Challenge Fund.

Burger chain tackles cow carbon emissions

1/12/2010 11:49:09 AM: McDonald's is to launch a nationwide research project into lowering carbon emissions from meat production.

Wastewater revolution for third world

1/11/2010 9:29:12 AM: A new wastewater system could aid third world economy.

London area goes low carbon

1/4/2010 9:09:08 AM: Muswell Hill in north London has received a grant to improve environmental standards.

Green energy investors 'let down'

12/23/2009 8:49:04 AM: Renewable energy investors have reportedly been let down by the Copenhagen Accord as it does not include any carbon dioxide price caps.

Avis launches low-carbon collection

12/17/2009 2:49:03 PM: Car rental company Avis has launched a new green transport collection to its fleet to help tackle the nation's transport carbon footprint.

Copenhagen boycott finishes

12/15/2009 9:05:00 AM: Poor countries have returned to the UN climate change talks after ending a temporary boycott of the conference in Copenhagen.<br/>

FoE calls for tougher climate talks

12/10/2009 8:45:06 AM: Friends of the Earth is asking for tougher climate change action ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels today (December 10th).

US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks

12/9/2009 8:45:05 AM: America's Environmental Protection Agency has declared greenhouse gases a risk to human health, boosting Barack Obama's powers.

Coalition paints hydrogen future

12/1/2009 3:05:08 PM: An international group of organisations has issued a statement to Yvo de Boer, promoting the use of hydrogen-powered transport options.

UK Green Building Council calls for low-carbon buildings

11/26/2009 12:05:06 PM: The UK Green Building Council has announced that the construction industry must reduce its CO2 emissions by 50 per cent by 2020.

Climate change advertising campaign launched

11/23/2009 12:05:06 PM: The Department of Energy and Climate Change is launching the final stage of its Act on CO2 advertising campaign today (November 23rd).