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£250bn tar sands money enough may transform renewables sector

3/16/2010 8:38:11 AM: The WWF has said that the £250 billion to be spent by BP on producing oil from tar sands could instead be used to decarbonise the UK economy.

UK first for new building with in-built turbines

3/15/2010 3:18:10 PM: The UK's first turbines to be built into a building will be completed this week.

Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims

3/12/2010 12:18:03 PM: The degradable plastic used for some carrier bags and bottles has a potentially dangerous impact on the environment.

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.

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.

Companies not prepared for CRC scheme, says report

3/10/2010 9:18:01 AM: Businesses in the UK are at risk from huge penalties from failing to prepare for the Carbon Reduction Scheme, claims KPMG.

New group launched to lobby on European supergrid

3/9/2010 3:18:01 PM: A lobby group was launched yesterday (March 8th) in order to influence policy proposals for a pan-European supergrid.

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.

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.

UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes

3/8/2010 12:18:06 PM: The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.

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.

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.

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.

Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand

3/3/2010 9:18:08 AM: Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.

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.