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Sewage and biodiesel scheme launched

Collecting biodiesel could curb carbon emissions and reduce costs of maintaining waste water sewers.

Renewable heat incentives announced

Incentives for the generation of renewable heat have been announced as part of the Energy Bill.


Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2 Research into algae-based oil, which emits 80 per cent less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, has received a funding boost.


Energy efficiency in existing stock needs boosting The government must facilitate making existing homes more energy efficient, according to the UKGBC.


Motorists car share to beat fuel prices A growing number of motorists are considering car sharing to avoid rising fuel prices.


Low-emissions car light and aerodynamic A car maker has said that weight and aerodynamics are the secrets to its vehicle's low-emissions.


FoE partners Good Energy The lowest-emitting electricity company has teamed up with climate change campaign group Friends of the Earth.


Transport solutions dominate low carbon workshop Transport systems were the most popular type of solutions designed by a group of low carbon enthusiasts at a Forum for the Future event.


Sainsbury's staff 'to use hybrid cars' An agreement between Toyota and Sainsbury's will supply some supermarket staffers with hybrid vehicles, it has emerged.


Carbon labelling 'promotes awareness' A carbon labelling system on air and rail travel tickets may help consumers make more informed green travel choices, an advisory service has suggested.


Carbon reduction efforts 'need to take distribution into account' A system of "duty of care" could help firms ensure their products are as carbon-friendly as possible, an article in the Telegraph has reported.


'Rail improvements needed' to reduce carbon emissions A new report released by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has claimed people in the UK should consider travelling by train as an alternative to road transport in order to cut their carbon emissions.


Environment secretary says low-carbon incentives are needed Incentives may encourage European car manufacturers to comply with proposed restrictions to reduce carbon emissions, the environment secretary has claimed.


Low-carbon aviation 'may be available within ten years' Commercial airlines may be running on biofuels within the next decade, an industry expert has speculated.


Banks 'doing more' to combat climate change A new report has claimed that while banks are beginning to address environmental issues in their business and lending practices, more needs to be done by the sector to combat climate change.


US set to remain reliant on oil but increase use of renewables Renewable energy consumption is set to increase in the US, but its reliance on fossil fuels will continue for the foreseeable future, according to a new report.


US authorities urged to regulate aviation emissions The US aviation industry needs to be regulated to reduce its carbon impact, according to a coalition of state authorities and environmental groups.


China steps up biomass usage China has opened eight new biomass plants, adding to an industry that it has significantly developed since December 2006.


Germany set to boost biofuels Germany is set to dramatically increase its biofuel industry, aiming for targets double those expected by the European Union.