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£250bn tar sands investment could instead be used to transform renewable energy sector

3/16/2010 8:38:11 AM: The WWF has said that the £250 billion to be spent by BP on producing oil from tar sands could instead be used to decarbonise the UK economy.

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.

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.

Carbon peak is in the past, says Celsias

11/18/2009 8:45:30 AM: Celsius has revealed that the planet's carbon peak is history.

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.

Details of offshore windfarm events unveiled

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

Carbon capture deal won by GE

10/26/2009 11:23:08 AM: GE to launch CCS project.

Oil supply could soon peak

10/9/2009 9:10:08 AM: Global oil production could peak within ten years, a new report has found.

Distillery uses algae to cut CO2 emissions

10/5/2009 12:10:41 PM: Algae is being used by a Scottish whisky distillery to reduce carbon emissions.

France plans carbon tax

9/11/2009 9:17:03 AM: French president Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled plans for a new tax on carbon use.

Cooking oil fuels cars

8/27/2009 9:17:09 AM: Waste collected from restaurants is being used to fuel cars.

Projected oil shortages could lead to worldwide energy crisis

8/5/2009 2:17:04 PM: A leading energy expert has warned that oil is running out much quicker than most people have anticipated.

Environment Agency issues waste-derived biofuel UK protocol

7/30/2009 11:35:11 AM: The EA and WRAP have created a new quality protocol for the production of biodiesel from waste products.

UK government urged to focus on energy efficiency for low carbon switch

7/20/2009 9:55:03 AM: A business forum has called for a greater focus on energy-efficiency following the release of the Low Carbon Transition Plan.

ExxonMobil pledges to invest heavily in biofuels

7/14/2009 4:35:01 PM: An oil producing giant is to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into researching biofuel technology.

Air New Zealand completes biofuel test flight

6/1/2009 4:05:43 PM: Details of a commercial test flight using a mix of biofuel and Jet A1 show the potential for a significant reduction in aviation emissions.

ScottishPower sets up first CCS project in the UK

6/1/2009 12:51:06 PM: The UK's first industrial CCS project has been brought online at the Longannet coal station.

CSP could meet a quarter of global energy demands

5/27/2009 3:31:37 PM: A quarter of the world's energy needs could be met by CSP technology by 2050.

AA encourages drivers to adopt green techniques

5/15/2009 1:16:04 PM: Turning off car engines in traffic jams and other such practices can help young motorists save money and reduce their emissions.