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EU 'outsourcing' emissions to emerging economies
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.
Defra: air pollution targets could save £24bn
Defra: air pollution targets could save £24bn
3/9/2010 9:38:08 AM:  Defra has announced new measures to improve air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, which can derive from the same sources.
Low carbon driving skills could save up to 3m tonnes of emissions
Low carbon driving skills could save up to 3m tonnes of emissions
3/8/2010 3:38:07 PM:  A new government scheme to train lorry drivers in eco-driving techniques could result in savings of up to three million tonnes of carbon over five years.
100m trees to be planted by 2015
100m trees to be planted by 2015
3/8/2010 9:18:07 AM:  The Scottish government has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2015 in order to reduce emissions.
Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI
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.
Producers will not pay for electrical waste collection
Producers will not pay for electrical waste collection
2/23/2010 9:18:05 AM:  Producers will not have to finance 65 per cent of electrical waste collection by 2016, according to the draft EU report on the recast Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive.
Scottish govt pledge £7m to boost recycling rate
Scottish govt pledge £7m to boost recycling rate
2/18/2010 3:09:26 PM:  The Scottish government has pledged £7 million into boosting recycling rates after it revealed that it was still five percent behind its 2010 target.
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.
EU biofuel targets threaten lives in developing countries
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.
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.
New dedicated EU waste agency proposed
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.
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.
Govt to launch renewable heat plan
Govt to launch renewable heat plan
2/3/2010 9:29:10 AM:  New proposals for a renewable heat incentive plan could cut bills for consumers and help the UK lower carbon emissions to meet 2020 goals.
Businesses 'fear' energy prices
Businesses 'fear' energy prices
2/1/2010 3:09:18 PM:  New research has shown that businesses are worried more about energy prices than environmental legislation.<br/>
Battery recycling points now in shops
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.
YouTube advice on low carbon lighting
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.
EU low carbon target formally agreed
EU low carbon target formally agreed
1/29/2010 8:49:09 AM:  The EU has pledged under the Copenhagen Accord that it will reduce emissions by 20 percent within ten years.
Business calls for higher targets
Business calls for higher targets
1/27/2010 9:09:08 AM:  The future of the low carbon economy depends on higher carbon targets, businesses have claimed.
Low carbon import tax not workable, says EU commissioner
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.<br/><br/>
Low carbon emissions must be a priority, public tells regulator
Low carbon emissions must be a priority, public tells regulator
1/13/2010 11:49:02 AM:  The public has told Ofgem that low carbon emissions need to be a top priority.
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