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Carbon is such a natural part of so many human activities that many different areas of policy making and decisions are now having to consider it. Planning, energy and economic policies are all being re-examined in many countries to reduce carbon emissions. - Description added by: David Lockie (Admin)

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RAB: Radical policy change required to meet energy targets

Radical policy change is required to meet renewables targets, it has been asserted.

FoE: Govt renewables policy is insufficient

The government has been accused of hypocrisy by Friends of the Earth afer business secretary John Hutton said that the UK should follow California's lead by investing heavily in renewable power.


Energy minister: Government strategy includes renewables The government's overall energy strategy will incorporate renewables, Malcolm Wicks reaffirmed this week.


"Changes are needed" for Low Carbon Buildings Programme Changes made to the Low Carbon Buildings Programme could increase the uptake of renewable energy generation technology in UK households, a publication has asserted.


Environment secretary says low-carbon incentives are needed Incentives may encourage European car manufacturers to comply with proposed restrictions to reduce carbon emissions, the environment secretary has claimed.


Expert to speak on zero-carbon homes The construction industry needs more government investment if low-carbon housing goals are to be met in the near-term, an industry expert has asserted.


Government regulation 'driving environmental investment' A finance expert has claimed that government regulation is making investment in businesses such as renewable energy firms increasingly attractive.


Renewable target 'hard to achieve' New EU targets requiring Britain to significantly increase its renewable energy use may be hard to achieve, the head of a major electricity supplier has warned.


Norway aims for carbon neutrality by 2030 Norway plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 with a combination of various far-reaching measures.


EU states disagree on emissions commitments The head of the European Commission has robustly defended plans for EU countries to reduce carbon emissions.


Government 'remains committed' to renewable energy A leading government minister has emphasised the government's continued commitment to renewable energy in the wake of yesterday's (January 10th) nuclear power announcement.


Nuclear decision 'bad news' for climate change The government has given the green light to plans for a series of new nuclear power stations across the UK, in a move that has been criticised by environmentalists.


£55m of renewable energy grants left unclaimed UK businesses and individuals have claimed £25 million of grants to fund renewable energy projects, but the government has revealed that £50 million remains unclaimed.


US government buildings aim for 30% greater energy efficiency The US department of energy has issued new guidelines committing all new federal buildings to achieving 30 per cent improvements in their previous energy efficiency targets.


All new schools 'to be carbon neutral' by 2016 Schools are set to be encouraged to use renewable energy and increase their energy efficiency under new proposals.


Conservatives plan £300m 'green revolution' The Conservative Party have announced the details of a new plan intending to promote renewable energy production by homeowners and small business owners, costing up to £300 million.


Germany outlines extensive new carbon-cutting measures Germany is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40 per cent before 2020 with the introduction of a series of measures announced today (December 5th).


India aims for role as 'wind super-power' A combination of government policy and geographical location has helped India to become one of the world's biggest users of wind power.

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