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New govt strategy on climate change for third sector

3/12/2010 3:18:01 PM: The third sector has huge potential to help create a low carbon economy, claimed the government in a new strategy report.

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.

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.

FoE: Food inflation down to mass farming techniques

3/9/2010 12:18:10 PM: Friends of the Earth has said that the British government must support more environmentally-friendly local farming in order to prevent fluctuations in food prices.

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.

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.

Regions to take on major role in renewable energy strategy

3/5/2010 12:18:06 PM: New government guidelines will help regions meet the UK goal for renewable energy use by 2020.

UK sea resources need £200m investment, says group

3/5/2010 9:38:05 AM: The government has outlined its first strategy to develop the UK's wave and tidal energy resources.

Framework for generator connection to be established

3/4/2010 11:58:07 AM: The government has published the consultation version of its framework for connecting renewable energy projects to the grid.

Companies should prepare for tougher carbon reporting regime

3/4/2010 9:18:06 AM: Companies are not incorporating carbon risk into funding decisions and financial statements, according to a new survey.

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.

Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners

3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM: The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.

New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy

2/26/2010 11:58:05 AM: Bali, Indonesia 25 February 2010 - The internet is successfully facilitating a transition from traditional so called "brown" business models to new green growth strategies.

Smart grid held back by govt inaction, says committee

2/25/2010 9:38:06 AM: The UK's Energy and Climate Change Committee has said that the smart-grid roll out must happen faster to secure energy supplies for the future.

UN proposes "methane tax"

2/22/2010 12:38:07 PM: A report from the UN has called for a tax on methane from livestock.

Consumers often mislead by green image

2/19/2010 3:09:28 PM: The New Scientist has found that there is a serious "mismatch" between perceptions of green brands and their actual environmental impact.

North-east factory to make world's largest turbine blades

2/19/2010 9:09:11 AM: A factory is to be built in Newcastle to make the world's biggest turbine blades.

BA to build world's first biofuel plant for aircraft

2/17/2010 9:49:07 AM: BA has announced plans to build the world's first biojet fuel factory, in east London.

Thinktank calls for end of tax breaks for high polluters

2/8/2010 3:09:09 PM: The Green Alliance has said that the government could cut the budget deficit and meet green targets by ending tax breaks for high-polluting industries.