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New govt strategy on climate change for third sector
New govt strategy on climate change for third sector
3/12/2010 3:18:01 PM:  The third sector has huge potential to help create a low carbon economy, claimed the government in a new strategy report.
Emissions in new cars cut substantially on 1997 levels
Emissions in new cars cut substantially on 1997 levels
3/11/2010 12:18:03 PM:  CO2 emissions from the average new car went down last year, according to new figures from an industry body.
Winner of UK heats for innovation awards announced
Winner of UK heats for innovation awards announced
3/3/2010 11:58:06 AM:  The government has announced the winners of the UK heats of a European competition that pits companies against each other to produce innovative solutions to environmental problems.
Internet could be 1000 times greener, experts say
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.
UK government urged to focus on energy efficiency for low carbon switch
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.
How the UK government plans to meet its ultra-ambitious carbon targets
How the UK government plans to meet its ultra-ambitious carbon targets
7/15/2009 5:35:03 PM:  A number of groundbreaking reports have been released by the UK government, outlining its roadmap to a low-carbon society.
LowCarbonEconomy.com held up in UK government report
LowCarbonEconomy.com held up in UK government report
7/15/2009 11:15:02 AM:  The government's Low Carbon Industrial Strategy has recognised LowCarbonEconomy.com for its work in highlighting new environmental technologies.
Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
Government claims low carbon travel will not kill UK air travel
7/14/2009 4:35:06 PM:  Ed Miliband has suggested that the UK can meet its emissions targets without giving up on mass air travel.
UK on track to double Kyoto target
UK on track to double Kyoto target
6/10/2009 9:35:08 AM:  Greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set under the Kyoto Protocol will be exceeded by the UK.
Bacteria used to create ethanol for biofuels
Bacteria used to create ethanol for biofuels
5/21/2009 12:31:02 PM:  US research suggests that the answer to the world's fuel problems could lie in bacteria.
UK car scrappage scheme dealt severe blow
UK car scrappage scheme dealt severe blow
5/19/2009 9:11:07 AM:  Two leading car-makers have pulled out of the scrappage scheme but the industry remains confident of its impact.
Green Party questions British vehicle scrappage scheme
Green Party questions British vehicle scrappage scheme
4/28/2009 4:05:17 PM:  The Green Party believes plans to provide consumers with £2,000 for greener car purchases could have little impact on the environment.
Empty lorries creating excessive CO2
Empty lorries creating excessive CO2
4/21/2009 3:25:07 PM:  An online travel marketplace has claimed that empty lorries and vans produce seven per cent of Britain's CO2 emissions.
Incentives for offshore wind power increased
Incentives for offshore wind power increased
3/30/2009 5:40:11 PM:  The government has announced further incentives for offshore wind farms as part of its policy of supporting emerging renewable technologies.<br/>
RSPB report supports more wind farms
RSPB report supports more wind farms
3/24/2009 5:48:19 PM:  The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has called for the construction of more wind turbines and noted that proper planning can protect wildlife and allow wind farm construction.<br/>
Car emissions have dropped says industry
Car emissions have dropped says industry
3/11/2009 5:08:09 PM:  Carbon dioxide emissions from new cars have dropped on average, as has cars' share of national emissions, according to an industry body.<br/><br/>
Invest in green and growing sectors, government urged
Invest in green and growing sectors, government urged
3/6/2009 5:08:19 PM:  The government has been urged to invest in the renewable energy sector by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts.<br/>
Innovation needed for low carbon society
Innovation needed for low carbon society
2/6/2009 5:37:12 PM:  Research and development will be needed to drive the development of a low carbon society, according to MEPs.<br/>
International agency for renewables formed
International agency for renewables formed
2/3/2009 6:17:08 PM:  Some 75 countries have signed up to an international renewable energy agency.<br/>
8.5GW barrage on Severn Estuary shortlist
8.5GW barrage on Severn Estuary shortlist
1/27/2009 4:57:14 PM:  A ten mile barrage that could generate five per cent of the UK's electricity is among the proposals on the shortlist for generating renewable energy in the Severn Estuary.<br/>
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