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Defra: air pollution targets could save £24bn
Defra: air pollution targets could save £24bn
3/9/2010 9:38:08 AM:  Defra has announced new measures to improve air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, which can derive from the same sources.
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.
100m trees to be planted by 2015
100m trees to be planted by 2015
3/8/2010 9:18:07 AM:  The Scottish government has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2015 in order to reduce emissions.
UK sea resources need £200m investment, says group
UK sea resources need £200m investment, says group
3/5/2010 9:38:05 AM:  The government has outlined its first strategy to develop the UK's wave and tidal energy resources.
Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill
Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill
3/4/2010 3:18:05 PM:  Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.
Companies should prepare for tougher carbon reporting regime
Companies should prepare for tougher carbon reporting regime
3/4/2010 9:18:06 AM:  Companies are not incorporating carbon risk into funding decisions and financial statements, according to a new survey.
CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques
CBI: Drivers need to be tested on fuel-efficient techniques
3/2/2010 3:18:10 PM:  The CBI has called for drivers to be tested on the energy-efficiency of their driving techniques, in a bid to cut carbon emissions closer to home.
Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners
Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners
3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM:  The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.
Govt launches retrofit test run across UK
Govt launches retrofit test run across UK
2/26/2010 9:38:03 AM:  Eighty-seven social housing developments across the UK will be part of the largest retrofitting initiative undertaken by the government.
Low carbon vehicle strategy boosted by grants
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
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.
North-east factory to make world's largest turbine blades
North-east factory to make world's largest turbine blades
2/19/2010 9:09:11 AM:  A factory is to be built in Newcastle to make the world's biggest turbine blades.
Homes in Manchester to form low carbon micro-grid
Homes in Manchester to form low carbon micro-grid
2/17/2010 3:29:05 PM:  Social housing developments in Manchester will become the testing ground for a micro-grid project that will save 20 million tonnes of carbon.
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
2/10/2010 12:29:24 PM:  A report last week from the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment claimed that using local materials is vital to meet new targets for sustainable housing.
Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'
Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'
2/4/2010 9:29:19 AM:  The energy and climate minister has said that the security of the country's energy supply is dependent on the low carbon transition plan.
Battery recycling points now in shops
Battery recycling points now in shops
2/1/2010 9:09:14 AM:  The UK launches a new scheme to help the UK hit EU targets for battery recycling.
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.
UK and UAE to fund £1m research into low carbon policies
UK and UAE to fund £1m research into low carbon policies
1/20/2010 12:09:07 PM:  The government have joined forces with an Arab Institute to provide £1m funding for global low carbon solutions.
Low carbon energy revolution needs green skills
Low carbon energy revolution needs green skills
1/20/2010 9:09:06 AM:  The UK workforce lacks the green skills needed to take advantage of the massive investment in offshore wind energy, claims one green organisation.<br/><br/>
Low carbon food labelling helps us make better choices, say consumers
Low carbon food labelling helps us make better choices, say consumers
1/15/2010 9:09:08 AM:  Consumers want companies to adopt carbon labelling, a new study has found.
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