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MCS calls marine energy essential for low carbon economy

3/17/2010 10:58:08 AM: The Marine Conservation Society has said that tidal energy is essential for the UK to meet its environmental goals.

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

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"

2/22/2010 12:38:07 PM: A report from the UN has called for a tax on methane from livestock.

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

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

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

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

1/27/2010 9:09:08 AM: The future of the low carbon economy depends on higher carbon targets, businesses have claimed.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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