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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.


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.



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.



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.


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.


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.


Brits anticipate 'tougher emissions targets'
Brits anticipate 'tougher emissions targets'
Some 62 per cent of people in the UK are expecting the government to enforce legislation in compliance with tougher carbon emissions targets by the year 2050, a new survey has revealed.


'World's cheapest car' faces pollution criticisms
'World's cheapest car' faces pollution criticisms
The unveiling of the world's cheapest car, by Indian firm Tata, has been criticised by environmental campaigners who claim it will add to climate change and urban air pollution.


Claims over palm oil sustainability 'a complete lie'
Claims over palm oil sustainability 'a complete lie'
Palm oil should not be promoted as a sustainable biofuel, an environmental organisation has claimed, following a UK regulatory body's decision.


Calls grow for Canadian carbon market
Calls grow for Canadian carbon market
The Canadian government appears to have rejected calls by a state-backed body for the country to establish a nationwide carbon market.


Car manufacturers 'still failing' to tackle climate change
Car manufacturers 'still failing' to tackle climate change
Not enough is being done by car manufacturers to achieve targets they voluntarily agreed to in order to reduce carbon emissions from new cars, a charity has warned.


Green investing 'requires consumer responsibility'
Green investing 'requires consumer responsibility'
With the growing market for green and ethical financial products, a sustainable investment expert has warned that investors should closely check the credentials of any new fund.


Aviation growth 'a serious threat' to low carbon future
Aviation growth 'a serious threat' to low carbon future
A leading environmental charity has warned that the fast-growing nature of air travel means the aviation industry represents a threat to the UK's targets for reducing its carbon emissions.


EU proposes to fine car-makers missing carbon targets
EU proposes to fine car-makers missing carbon targets
Car manufacturers who fail to meet targets for reducing carbon emissions could be fined, under new legislation proposed by the European Union.


US rejects 'commitment' to 2020 emission targets
US rejects 'commitment' to 2020 emission targets
Calls from various nations for the US to commit to a reduction in carbon emissions of between 25 and 40 per cent by 2020 have been rejected by the country's representative at the Bali Climate Change Summit.


European nations call for carbon emission reductions
European nations call for carbon emission reductions
Every developed nation should reduce its carbon emissions by 30 per cent before 2020, according to the European Union.


Airport expansion will 'damage carbon reduction plans'
Airport expansion will 'damage carbon reduction plans'
If the government goes ahead with plans to build a third terminal at Heathrow Airport it may fail to miss its targets for reducing carbon emissions, according to Friends of the Earth.


Cabe calls for radical green thinking on city planning
Cabe calls for radical green thinking on city planning
There needs to a radical change in the way cities in the UK are designed and constructed if the nation is to meet its targets to reduce emissions, a gov...


International partnership launched to aid carbon trading
International partnership launched to aid carbon trading
An international scheme to aid carbon trading has been launched by countries from the EU, including Britain, as well as three US states, New Zealand, No...

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