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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.