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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.

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.

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.

EU biofuel targets threaten lives in developing countries

2/16/2010 3:09:08 PM: Action Aid argues that 100 million people overseas could starve because of the EU targets to increase biofuel production for transport.

Govt to launch study into landfill bans

2/12/2010 12:09:03 PM: The environment minister this week confirmed plans to launch a consultation on landfill bans for selected materials.

Lower carbon aero engine funding given

2/11/2010 12:29:25 PM: The government announced today that it will give £45 million funding to research and development into creating more fuel-efficient, lower carbon aero engines.

Govt leading on international low carbon targets

2/3/2010 3:29:12 PM: The government is leading on the commitments made at Kyoto and Copenhagen.

YouTube advice on low carbon lighting

1/29/2010 11:29:11 AM: A UK low carbon lighting company has used YouTube to address customer worries about switching to energy-efficient lighting.

Pioneering low carbon challenge set by national energy supplier

1/19/2010 11:29:11 AM: Communities across the UK are to compete in British Gas's 'Green Streets' challenge.

Internet could be 1000 times greener, experts say

1/12/2010 9:09:09 AM: The internet could be 1000 times more energy-efficient according to a new initiative.

Smart meter programme unveiled

12/2/2009 9:05:10 AM: The government will today (December 2nd) reveal plans to roll out its nationwide smart meter scheme to British householders.

Fresh food has lower carbon footprint

11/27/2009 9:05:12 AM: Fresh food and drink has a lower carbon footprint in comparison to non-fresh foods such as cheese, pork and beef.

IT imposes energy efficiency problems, says expert

11/16/2009 12:45:11 PM: Brian Charlton, Siemens IT sustainability specialist, has warned that computers impose energy efficiency challenges for businesses.