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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.
New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy
New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy
2/26/2010 11:58:05 AM:  Bali, Indonesia – 25 February 2010 - The internet is successfully facilitating a transition from traditional so called "brown" business models to new green growth strategies.
UN proposes "methane tax"
UN proposes "methane tax"
2/22/2010 12:38:07 PM:  A report from the UN has called for a tax on methane from livestock.
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.
Low carbon challenge nets millions
Low carbon challenge nets millions
2/4/2010 12:09:12 PM:  The government has announced that 12 communities across the UK have each won up to £500,000 after successfully competing in the UK's low carbon challenge.
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.
London plastic bag blitz 'unrealistic'
London plastic bag blitz 'unrealistic'
1/26/2010 12:49:04 PM:  The industry body for packaging claims that cutting down the use of plastic bags will only result in more carbon emissions.
Burger chain tackles cow carbon emissions
Burger chain tackles cow carbon emissions
1/12/2010 11:49:09 AM:  McDonald's is to launch a nationwide research project into lowering carbon emissions from meat production.
Household waste could power low carbon transport
Household waste could power low carbon transport
1/6/2010 2:49:07 PM:  Household rubbish could fuel transport and save energy, say experts.
Copenhagen climate deal unveiled
Copenhagen climate deal unveiled
12/21/2009 8:29:02 AM:  A deal was secured at the end of the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen but many world leaders have deemed it disappointing.
Ten years to tackle climate change, says Met Office
Ten years to tackle climate change, says Met Office
12/10/2009 11:45:14 AM:  The Met Office has announced that the world has ten years to act to stop global temperatures increasing by more than two degrees Celsius.<br/>
US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
US injects momentum into Copenhagen talks
12/9/2009 8:45:05 AM:  America's Environmental Protection Agency has declared greenhouse gases a risk to human health, boosting Barack Obama's powers.
FoE accuses London 2012 of breaking environmental promise
FoE accuses London 2012 of breaking environmental promise
12/8/2009 11:45:02 AM:  Friends of the Earth food campaigner Sandra Bell has accused London 2012's catering proposals of failing to make green targets.
Coalition paints hydrogen future
Coalition paints hydrogen future
12/1/2009 3:05:08 PM:  An international group of organisations has issued a statement to Yvo de Boer, promoting the use of hydrogen-powered transport options.
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
Fresh food has lower carbon footprint
Fresh food has lower carbon footprint
11/27/2009 9:05:12 AM:  Fresh food and drink has a lower carbon footprint in comparison to non-fresh foods such as cheese, pork and beef.
Climate change advertising campaign launched
Climate change advertising campaign launched
11/23/2009 12:05:06 PM:  The Department of Energy and Climate Change is launching the final stage of its Act on CO2 advertising campaign today (November 23rd).
Oil shortages 'underplayed by IEA'
Oil shortages 'underplayed by IEA'
11/13/2009 12:45:09 PM:  The International Energy Agency has been underplaying oil shortages to appease the US, a whistleblower has claimed.
Eco-friendly 'car-trains' announced
Eco-friendly 'car-trains' announced
11/11/2009 9:25:08 AM:  European motorists are to drive in convoy in a bid to reduce carbon emission under a new EU project.
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