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

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'

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

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

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

Met Office helps energy industry prepare for climate change impacts.

'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

The Climate Change Bill is the "world's strongest" according to UNICEF UK.

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

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

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

Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.

Scotland to cut emissions 80%

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

Hydropower needs incentivising

The British hydropower industry has called on the government to provide more incentives for small-scale projects.

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.

Solar thermal policy 'needed to meet emissions targets'

In order for the government to achieve its targets for zero carbon housing by 2016, it should implement a solar thermal policy, it has been posited.

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.

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

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

Government regulation 'driving environmental investment'

A finance expert has claimed that government regulation is making investment in businesses such as renewable energy firms increasingly attractive.

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