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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.

UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes

3/8/2010 12:18:06 PM: The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.

Govt launches fund to cut travel emissions

3/3/2010 3:18:08 PM: The government has called on cities to reduce transport emissions with the support of its new Urban Challenge Fund.

Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand

3/3/2010 9:18:08 AM: Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.

CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques

3/2/2010 3:18:10 PM: The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.

Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners

3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM: The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.

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.

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.

Lower carbon aero engine funding given

2/11/2010 12:29:25 PM: The government announced today that it will give £45 million funding to research and development into creating more fuel-efficient, lower carbon aero engines.<br/><br/>

National Trust commits to low carbon target

2/11/2010 9:29:09 AM: The National Trust has pledged to halve its use of fossil fuels across all of its properties by 2020.

Supermarket giant to convert waste into low carbon fuel

2/5/2010 12:29:13 PM: A national supermarket chain has pledged to turn all of its food waste into electricity by 2012.

Govt leading on international low carbon targets

2/3/2010 3:29:12 PM: The government is leading on the commitments made at Kyoto and Copenhagen. <br/>

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.

Low carbon carmakers 'silent'

1/28/2010 9:09:09 AM: Low carbon car manufacturers are leaving customers in the dark by not advertising their success.

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.

Wastewater revolution for third world

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

Household waste could power low carbon transport

1/6/2010 2:49:07 PM: Household rubbish could fuel transport and save energy, say experts.

Govt launches boiler scrappage scheme

1/5/2010 9:09:11 AM: The new system will create jobs, reduce carbon and help householders save money, says the government.

Hillhouse gets sustainable cash boost

12/22/2009 8:49:02 AM: Hillhouse will receive £500,000 to become more environmentally-friendly through the government's Low Carbon Communities Challenge.

Avis launches low-carbon collection

12/17/2009 2:49:03 PM: Car rental company Avis has launched a new green transport collection to its fleet to help tackle the nation's transport carbon footprint.