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'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.


Miliband urges public sector to promote renewables The public sector must do more to promote and support renewable energy and the low carbon economy, said the energy and climate change secretary of state.


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 The Environment Agency could build up to 80 wind turbines sites dotted around the country.


Carbon allowance sales should sponsor climate projects Money from selling carbon emission allowances should be used to support clean energy projects, according to ippr.


Feed-in tariff scope extended The scope of the proposed feed-in tariff in the Energy Bill has been extended, with the limit lifted from 3MW to 5MW.


Environment secretary launches new green fund New low carbon 'green' scheme launched by minister.


UNICEF praises Climate Change Bill passing The Climate Change Bill is the "world's strongest" according to UNICEF UK.


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.


Government programme needs more promotion The government should do more to promote its insulation initiative, according to environmental campaigners.


Miliband raises emissions target Britain has become the first country to adopt the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


Scotland to cut emissions 80% Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


UK emissions reduction target should be 80% The government has been urged to raise the target for carbon emission reductions.


Global electricity emissions 'must halve' Half of global electricity production must be renewable in order to reduce the significant impacts of climate change, according to the International Energy Agency.


New coal plant plans split cabinet Plans to build a coal plant at Kingsnorth have generated conflicting views among cabinet members.


Community power needed to combat carbon emissions Community initiatives could be used to complement large scale projects to combat climate change and boost energy efficiency.


Busway scheme to cut emissions approved A scheme to cut carbon emissions and congestion has received government funding.


WWF UK: "Radical shift" needed to reduce UK's carbon emissions A "radical shift" is needed in government policy if the UK is to achieve its carbon emission reduction targets, a new report has suggested.