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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.

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.

Hauliers could cut emissions through exchange

2/25/2010 12:18:08 PM: Hauliers could cut carbon emissions radically by sharing vehicles and making sure trucks always have a full load, claims one company.

Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI

2/24/2010 3:18:26 PM: The CBI says conflicting government emissions schemes hike up compliance costs for businesses.

Report warns that lithium-ion battery market faces trouble

2/24/2010 12:18:06 PM: The lithium-ion battery market may go over-capacity because there will not be an equivalent take up in electric vehicles within the next decade.

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.

Green tariff criteria could mislead consumers

2/10/2010 9:29:17 AM: The new energy certification scheme is misleading about its environmental impact and makes green electricity a "niche product" for the rich, claims one energy supplier.

New dedicated EU waste agency proposed

2/8/2010 9:09:08 AM: A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.

Suppliers 'risk loss without low carbon targets'

2/3/2010 12:09:09 PM: A new report claims that suppliers who do not make moves to cut carbon emissions will risk losing business.

Low carbon goals make all resources 'critical'

2/2/2010 3:09:15 PM: Low carbon targets will impact on all resources, a group of MPs and business leaders have warned.

Battery recycling points now in shops

2/1/2010 9:09:14 AM: The UK launches a new scheme to help the UK hit EU targets for battery recycling.

Low carbon software sales to boom

1/25/2010 12:09:07 PM: Low carbon software sales will rocket this year, according to a new report.

Low carbon import tax not workable, says EU commissioner

1/14/2010 9:09:08 AM: Low carbon goods must compete in the marketplace, the future EU trade commissioner told European parliament this week.

Wastewater revolution for third world

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

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.

Brown lands in Copenhagen

12/16/2009 8:29:02 AM: The prime minster Gordon Brown has arrived at the crucial UN summit and has told delegates that they are at risk of not reaching a deal.

Home energy efficiency scheme launched

12/7/2009 9:05:09 AM: The Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched pilot tests of its £4 million home Energy Pay As You Save initiative.

Health is key in tackling climate change, says minister

11/26/2009 9:05:07 AM: Health secretary Andy Burnham is calling for a greater emphasis to be put on health with regards to the impacts of climate change.

New renewable energy option unveiled

11/25/2009 11:25:09 AM: UK homeowners are being offered the option of green gas to power their homes for the first time by renewable energy company Ecotricity.