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Variety of low carbon technology needed, expert says
Variety of low carbon technology needed, expert says
An energy and environment professor has said that there is "no magic bullet" to lowering carbon emissions and that instead a variety of technology must be used.


Low carbon economy needs more ambitious legislation
Low carbon economy needs more ambitious legislation
More ambitious legislation is required if carbon reduction targets are to be met, claimed UKERC.


Government sustainability "on track", emissions reductions lagging
Government sustainability "on track", emissions reductions lagging
The government's own operations seem on course to meet sustainability targets.


EU sticks to 20% renewables target
EU sticks to 20% renewables target
The EU has agreed to stick by its target to generate 20 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020.


Green technology 'can help with economic recovery'
Green technology 'can help with economic recovery'
Developing a low carbon economy is the way out of the financial downturn and will leave countries and companies in a good position once it is over.



'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.


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.


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.


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.


Farmers can buy-into largest renewables firm
Farmers can buy-into largest renewables firm
Farmers have been invited to invest in what could become Europe's largest renewable energy company.


EU proposals make increasing carbon emission curbs harder
EU proposals make increasing carbon emission curbs harder
EU lawmakers are proposing to make it harder to increase the carbon emissions reduction targets and in a bid to keep regional heavy industries competitive.


Kelly pushes for tougher CO2 targets
Kelly pushes for tougher CO2 targets
A consultation on European Union proposals to create mandatory CO2 targets for new cars has been launched.


REC: More action needed to harness renewable power
REC: More action needed to harness renewable power
More action is required to meet the energy targets set out by the government, according to the Renewable Energy Centre (REC).


Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
Northern Ireland 'must do more' to promote energy efficiency
More must be done to encourage the uptake of renewable energy generation in Northern Ireland, a government minister has claimed.


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.

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