› 
 › 
Economic Description - Click To Show/Hide

Scotland: Developing CCS is vital to our low carbon economy
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.
CSR is main priority for over third of food companies, says report
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.
Companies should prepare for tougher carbon reporting regime
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.
New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy
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.
UN proposes "methane tax"
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.
Office staff still wasting paper
Office staff still wasting paper
2/17/2010 1:09:03 PM:  Offices are afraid of using low carbon alternatives for archives.
£400m funding boost for renewables under Lib Dems
£400m funding boost for renewables under Lib Dems
2/12/2010 3:29:04 PM:  The Liberal Democrats have committed to spending £400 million on upgrading UK ports if they win the general election.
Midlands designated Low Carbon Economic Area
Midlands designated Low Carbon Economic Area
2/12/2010 9:29:04 AM:  The Midlands has been named a Low Carbon Economic Area after its automotive industry received a £19 million funding boost to research and develop low carbon vehicles.
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
2/10/2010 12:29:24 PM:  A report last week from the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment claimed that using local materials is vital to meet new targets for sustainable housing.
Thinktank calls for end of tax breaks for high polluters
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.
PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway
PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway
2/5/2010 9:09:11 AM:  PricewaterhouseCoopers calls for higher carbon reduction targets to reach 2050 goals.
Low carbon economy has 'business potential'
Low carbon economy has 'business potential'
2/2/2010 9:09:07 AM:  Businesses should see the potential of the low carbon economy, the environment secretary Hilary Benn told MPs yesterday.
Low carbon energy generation needs higher returns, says group
Low carbon energy generation needs higher returns, says group
1/19/2010 9:09:10 AM:  The government needs to increase its targets for small-scale renewable energy, according to Friends of the Earth.
Low-carbon transport needs more government investment, says Hodac
Low-carbon transport needs more government investment, says Hodac
1/18/2010 12:09:25 PM:  The UK government needs to support low carbon transport, says the head of a European body for manufacturers.
Low carbon electric transport revolution led from north
Low carbon electric transport revolution led from north
1/15/2010 12:09:08 PM:  Low carbon electric vehicles could become commonplace if a Europe-wide collaboration is funded.
High carbon targets good for business, report says
High carbon targets good for business, report says
1/11/2010 3:09:15 PM:  Higher climate targets will make Britain the leading low carbon economy, says a new report.
Scottish power upgrade for renewable energy approved
Scottish power upgrade for renewable energy approved
1/7/2010 10:49:08 AM:  Britain's biggest power line project is expected to generate half of Scotland's renewable energy in the future.
Green energy investors 'let down'
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.
Copenhagen deals not enough to save planet, says report
Copenhagen deals not enough to save planet, says report
12/18/2009 8:49:04 AM:  A report has revealed that deals being offered in Copenhagen would lead to an average global temperature rise of three degrees Celsius.<br/>
Brown lands in Copenhagen
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.<br/>
Displaying 1 to 20 of 139 items
    1 2 3 4 5 Next ›    » 5