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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.


Renewables 'at highest ever level' in Scotland
Renewables 'at highest ever level' in Scotland
Scotland has announced a record year for its renewable energy performance.


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.



Green development gets wind turbines
Green development gets wind turbines
Wind turbines have been built at a development awarded a 'very good' EcoHomes standard.


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.



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.


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.


Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland to cut emissions 80%
Scotland plans to cut emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.


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.

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