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Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
12/15/2009 12:29:01 PM:  The prime minister Gordon Brown will be arriving earlier than expected in Copenhagen to help get the UN summit back on track.
Obama to offer emissions cuts in Copenhagen
Obama to offer emissions cuts in Copenhagen
11/27/2009 9:25:11 AM:  US president Barack Obama will offer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent at UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month
CCC calls for step change on carbon targets
CCC calls for step change on carbon targets
10/12/2009 9:10:02 AM:  Climate change committee calls on government to increase carbon reduction pace.
Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency
Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency
9/17/2009 9:05:12 AM:  An environmental group has called for monetary encouragement to get people going green.
Aviation emissions cap proposed
Aviation emissions cap proposed
9/9/2009 9:17:03 AM:  The UK climate change committee has called for a cap on aviation emissions.
Airlines wary of UK plans to reduce carbon emissions through rail
Airlines wary of UK plans to reduce carbon emissions through rail
8/5/2009 3:37:11 PM:  Lord Adonis has seen a backlash against his plans for a high-speed rail network.
Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
7/14/2009 4:35:06 PM:  Ed Miliband has suggested that the UK can meet its emissions targets without giving up on mass air travel.
G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
7/13/2009 11:15:05 AM:  A leading diplomat called for G8 leaders to make more of an effort on carbon reductions before developing nations sign up.
Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
7/2/2009 5:55:04 PM:  Sweden is to concentrate on fostering a global agreement on CO2 emissions cuts during its temporary presidency of the EU.
Scotland sets 42 percent carbon reductions target
Scotland sets 42 percent carbon reductions target
6/25/2009 8:15:03 AM:  Politicians in Scotland have set an ambitious carbon emissions reduction target ahead of the Copenhagen climate conference.
German offshore wind industry under threat
German offshore wind industry under threat
6/4/2009 12:55:06 PM:  Bloomberg has reported that financing difficulties could threaten future growth of German offshore wind schemes.
EU cars to cut carbon
EU cars to cut carbon
12/2/2008 5:28:54 PM:  EU legislators have reached an agreement on the level and timing of carbon emissions cuts expected from vehicles manufacturers.<br/>
Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
11/25/2008 5:28:23 PM:  Electronics firms have largely failed to turn emissions regulation into an opportunity, say campaigners.<br/>
20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto
20 countries not cutting emissions in line with Kyoto
11/14/2008 5:22:26 PM:  Countries will have to buy 2.3 billion permits to cover their excess carbon emissions, according to New Carbon Finance.<br/><br/>
EU urged to act on accelerating climate change
EU urged to act on accelerating climate change
10/21/2008 5:22:57 PM:  Climate change is accelerating, and the EU should take action to address it, according to campaigners.<br/><br/>
Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings
Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings
10/2/2008 5:22:30 PM:  Cutting carbon emissions could also boost people's health and save EU nations money.
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