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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.


Offshore grid preparation must start
Offshore grid preparation must start
Work to connect the National Grid to offshore renewable installations must start immediately with a "no regret" approach, says a new report.


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.


Scottish renewables need £10bn by 2020
Scottish renewables need £10bn by 2020
Scotland can meet its renewable electricity targets but it will require investment, according to a development organisation.


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.



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.

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