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New govt strategy on climate change for third sector

3/12/2010 3:18:01 PM: The third sector has huge potential to help create a low carbon economy, claimed the government in a new strategy report.

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).

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.

Govt launches retrofit test run across UK

2/26/2010 9:38:03 AM: Eighty-seven social housing developments across the UK will be part of the largest retrofitting initiative undertaken by the government.

Low carbon vehicle strategy boosted by grants

2/25/2010 12:18:04 PM: Motorists will be given up to £5,000 to buy electric vehicles, the government has announced.

Utilities cause £259bn in environmental damage

2/19/2010 12:09:13 PM: A new UN report has found that utilities wreak approximately £259 billion worth of carbon emissions and pollutants globally.

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.

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

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.

Tax needed for transition to low carbon economy

2/9/2010 8:49:06 AM: A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee claims that carbon prices are not high enough to make the Emissions Trading Scheme effective.

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

2/5/2010 9:09:11 AM: PricewaterhouseCoopers calls for higher carbon reduction targets to reach 2050 goals.

Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'

2/4/2010 9:29:19 AM: The energy and climate minister has said that the security of the country's energy supply is dependent on the low carbon transition plan.