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UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations
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.
New "Low Carbon World website" to Accelerate Transition to Green Economy
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
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.
Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills
Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills
2/24/2010 9:18:03 AM:  The Green Register, the green construction body, will be holding courses for workers wanting to develop their green skills in advance of the UK's eco-homes venture. <br/>
New study shows overall cleanliness of UK has declined
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
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
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
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.
London area goes low carbon
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.
easyJet calls for emissions standards
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.
Australia urged to cut emissions
Australia urged to cut emissions
9/14/2009 9:57:03 AM:  Australia is lagging behind other rich countries in terms of meeting carbon emissions targets.
North American leaders discuss CCS policy
North American leaders discuss CCS policy
8/11/2009 4:17:05 PM:  A number of clean energy schemes have been discussed at the North American Leaders Summit.
Eco towns given green light as tougher UK housing standards announced
Eco towns given green light as tougher UK housing standards announced
7/17/2009 10:15:03 AM:  The UK government has given its backing to four potential eco-town developments following an extensive review process.
Energy efficient lighting schemes announced for US
Energy efficient lighting schemes announced for US
6/30/2009 4:15:05 PM:  President Obama believes that energy efficient lighting and building practices could drastically reduce the US' carbon footprint.
Eco village project approved for North Ireland
Eco village project approved for North Ireland
6/30/2009 1:35:08 PM:  Ambitious proposals for the construction of an eco-village in Northern Ireland have been given the green light by the government.
US urges China to focus on renewables
US urges China to focus on renewables
6/15/2009 3:35:08 PM:  The US will not demand that China pledges to cut its greenhouse gas emissions.
Strong support across US for renewable energy target
Strong support across US for renewable energy target
5/6/2009 3:05:09 PM:  US citizens on both sides of the political fence understand the importance of setting renewable energy standards.
EMEC draws up new marine energy standards
EMEC draws up new marine energy standards
4/24/2009 4:05:16 PM:  Leading industry experts helped establish the European Marine Energy Centre's new best-practice industry guidelines.
Water industry needs to improve innovation
Water industry needs to improve innovation
3/25/2009 5:28:13 PM:  Innovation should play a more central part in water companies' plans and investments, according to a new report.<br/>
New EU regulations for electric motors
New EU regulations for electric motors
3/16/2009 3:08:20 PM:  The European Commission has voted in favour of minimum efficiency standards for electric motors.
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