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Scotland: Developing CCS is vital to our low carbon economy

3/11/2010 9:18:01 AM: The Scottish government yesterday (March 10th) announced plans to position itself as a world leader in developing carbon capture and storage technology.

Councils to get £10m grant to update green homes expertise

3/10/2010 12:18:11 PM: UK councils are to benefit from nearly £10 million in funds to help them update their green skills and advance the 'second wave' of eco-towns.

New group launched to lobby on European supergrid

3/9/2010 3:18:01 PM: A lobby group was launched yesterday (March 8th) in order to influence policy proposals for a pan-European supergrid.

Renewable energy project planning speeded up

3/2/2010 9:18:03 AM: The government yesterday (March 1st) launched the beginning of a new speedier planning regime for green projects which could collectively supply electricity for up to 22 million homes.

Low carbon vehicle strategy boosted by grants

2/25/2010 12:18:04 PM: Motorists will be given up to £5,000 to buy electric vehicles, the government has announced.

Local councils need to help create green infrastructure

2/22/2010 9:18:14 AM: Local authorities need to work with green community ventures to reach national emissions targets, a new report from the UK-GBC has recommended.

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.

Internet could be 1000 times greener, experts say

1/12/2010 9:09:09 AM: The internet could be 1000 times more energy-efficient according to a new initiative.

Engineers to 'prepare environment for climate change'

12/3/2009 8:45:11 AM: Hilary Benn, the environment secretary, is calling on the engineering industry to help prepare the nation for climate change.

Locals to debate low-carbon power options

11/25/2009 9:05:08 AM: The government is staging an exhibition for the residents of Lancashire to discuss proposals for a nuclear power station in the county.

Government unveils renewable energy project

11/24/2009 8:45:09 AM: The Department of Energy and Climate Change has launched round three of its Bio-energy Infrastructure Scheme to boost renewables.

Residents to debate nuclear power in Somerset

11/19/2009 9:05:06 AM: Hinkley Point in Somerset is a potential site for a new nuclear power plant and the government is asking residents for their views.

Cloud computing is driving energy efficiency, says 451 Group

11/17/2009 11:25:04 AM: Cloud computing could help businesses become more energy efficient, according to the 451 Group.<br/>

Details of offshore windfarm events unveiled

11/3/2009 11:45:06 AM: Windfarm events to be held for recruitment.

Nuclear changes needed to meet low-carbon targets

10/22/2009 9:20:05 AM: A number of changes need to be made to the UK's nuclear energy infrastructure if low carbon targets are to be met, a new report has claimed.