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CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030
CCC: Electricity generation must be decarbonised by 2030 The UK's energy supply must be decarbonised if the country is to meet carbon emission reduction targets, according to the Committee on Climate Change.

Energy industry preparing for climate change
Energy industry preparing for climate change Met Office helps energy industry prepare for climate change impacts.

'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy
'Old thinking' holding back sustainable energy Incentives and support needs to be provided in order to shift the UK out of outmoded thinking that is holding back the transition to a low carbon economy.

Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change'
Tech firms 'unengaged with climate change' Electronics firms have largely failed to turn emissions regulation into an opportunity, say campaigners.

IT industry urged to go green
IT industry urged to go green The IT industry has been urged to seize the opportunities of the low carbon economy and sign up to a new code on sustainability.


Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine
Robin Rigg wind farm gets first turbine The £350 million Robin Rigg wind farm's first wind turbine has been completed.

UNICEF praises Climate Change Bill passing
UNICEF praises Climate Change Bill passing The Climate Change Bill is the "world's strongest" according to UNICEF UK.
Government to make 'world class climate change law'
Government to make 'world class climate change law' Aviation and shipping will be included in targets to reduce the UK's carbon emissions, according to the government.
Fossil fuels could be out by 2090
Fossil fuels could be out by 2090 Fossil fuel use could be brought to an end by 2090 if appropriate investment is provided, claims the European Renewable Energy Council.
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2
Algae-based oil would save 160m tonnes CO2 Research into algae-based oil, which emits 80 per cent less carbon dioxide than fossil fuels, has received a funding boost.
Green investment will stimulate economies
Green investment will stimulate economies Investing in green infrastructure and keeping to renewables and emissions targets could help governments beat recession, according to a new report.

Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.
BT considering Lancashire wind farm
BT considering Lancashire wind farm BT is considering setting up a small wind farm to reduce its carbon footprint.

Formula One goes green in Japan
Formula One goes green in Japan Teams at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix will use new green-groove tyres.
Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland to cut emissions 80% Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department
Eco-campaigners welcome climate change department Gordon Brown's creation of a new department for climate change and energy has been welcomed by campaigners and business.

Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings
Higher CO2 cuts could lead to £20bn savings Cutting carbon emissions could also boost people's health and save EU nations money.
Immediate cuts to emissions must be made
Immediate cuts to emissions must be made Carbon emissions must be cut by three per cent a year to avoid irreversible significant impacts from climate change.
Hydropower needs incentivising
Hydropower needs incentivising The British hydropower industry has called on the government to provide more incentives for small-scale projects.
Offshore wind 'critical' to South West renewable targets
Offshore wind 'critical' to South West renewable targets Offshore wind is the "first among equals" of renewable energy technologies.
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