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New power plants must be able to fit CCS

New power plants should have the capacity to be fitted with carbon and capture storage, according to a Scottish government consultation.

Brown sets up £250m clean tech fund

Prime minister Gordon Brown has set up a £250 million fund to stimulate clean energy development.


End of cheap oil 'in five years' The era of cheap oil is almost over and the government should speed the development of alternative energy sources, according to new research.


Fossil fuels could be out by 2090 Fossil fuel use could be brought to an end by 2090 if appropriate investment is provided, claims the European Renewable Energy Council.


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.


Europe to fund more hydrogen research The European Commission has launched public-private funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technology research.


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


Consumers 'must think about carbon' An environment specialist has urged consumers to think carefully about carbon when buying goods.


Biofuel motorbike takes victory A biofuel-powered motorbike has won a race at the Snetterton racetrack in Norfolk


Meadows shoots energy efficiency adverts Bafta winner Shane Meadows is helping to encourage people to become more energy efficient.


Free insulation for pensioners part of energy plan Gordon Brown's £910 billion package to counter rising heating costs includes free insulation for pensioners and the fuel poor.


Report: £9.2bn needed to end fuel poverty A huge investment is required on the part of the government to lift people out of fuel poverty, according to a new report.


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.


Patio-heater ban moves a step closer A proposal to ban outdoor heaters due to the amount of carbon they emit has won backing from MEPs


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 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.