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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.


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.


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.


UK 'on target to meet Kyoto goals'
UK 'on target to meet Kyoto goals'
The UK is currently on track to meet the goals set out in the Kyoto Protocol, it has been announced.


Older generation 'setting low carbon trend'
Older generation 'setting low carbon trend'
A "dedicated group" of retired and middle-aged people are adopting the lifestyle trend of installing low carbon forms of energy generation at home, it has emerged.


Low carbon housing schemes 'need more regulation'
Low carbon housing schemes 'need more regulation'
More regulation is needed if the government is to meet its zero-carbon housing goal by 2016, it has been suggested.


Cheshire MP welcomes recycling targets
Cheshire MP welcomes recycling targets
New recycling targets set out by the UK government have been applauded by a Cheshire MP.


EU states disagree on emissions commitments
EU states disagree on emissions commitments
The head of the European Commission has robustly defended plans for EU countries to reduce carbon emissions.

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