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UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations

3/15/2010 12:18:02 PM: Homes will be up to 25 percent more energy-efficient under new government proposals to save around two million tonnes of carbon from household emissions.

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.

New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy

2/26/2010 11:58:05 AM: Bali, Indonesia 25 February 2010 - The internet is successfully facilitating a transition from traditional so called "brown" business models to new green growth strategies.

Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI

2/24/2010 3:18:26 PM: The CBI says conflicting government emissions schemes hike up compliance costs for businesses.

New study shows overall cleanliness of UK has declined

2/11/2010 12:29:20 PM: A new Defra-funded study shows that cleanliness standards are dropping in public sites around the country.

Zero-emissions electric version of black cab launched

2/9/2010 3:29:16 PM: A specialist green taxi supplier has launched an electric version of the classic London black cab.

Tax needed for transition to low carbon economy

2/9/2010 8:49:06 AM: A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee claims that carbon prices are not high enough to make the Emissions Trading Scheme effective.<br/><br/>

Low carbon towns programme launched today

2/8/2010 12:29:16 PM: The government has announced the UK's largest ever green home building programme today.

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.

London area goes low carbon

1/4/2010 9:09:08 AM: Muswell Hill in north London has received a grant to improve environmental standards.

Brown lands in Copenhagen

12/16/2009 8:29:02 AM: The prime minster Gordon Brown has arrived at the crucial UN summit and has told delegates that they are at risk of not reaching a deal.<br/>

easyJet calls for emissions standards

11/30/2009 10:25:09 AM: Low-cost carrier easyJet has called for new emissions standards in the aviation industry.

New renewable energy option unveiled

11/25/2009 11:25:09 AM: UK homeowners are being offered the option of green gas to power their homes for the first time by renewable energy company Ecotricity.

Energy efficiency plans questioned by NHIC

11/20/2009 1:05:06 PM: NHIC executive director Andrew Leech has warned that banning planning permission for energy efficiency projects could cause problems.<br/>