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.

Scotland to cut emissions 80%

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

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.

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.

UK 'on target to meet Kyoto goals'

The UK is currently on track to meet the goals set out in the Kyoto Protocol, it has been announced.

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.

Committee may recommend 'tighter' emissions targets

The UK may have to achieve tighter emissions targets than those already introduced, according to the head of a new climate change committee.

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.

Renewable target 'hard to achieve'

New EU targets requiring Britain to significantly increase its renewable energy use may be hard to achieve, the head of a major electricity supplier has warned.

EU states disagree on emissions commitments

The head of the European Commission has robustly defended plans for EU countries to reduce carbon emissions.

Government 'remains committed' to renewable energy

A leading government minister has emphasised the government's continued commitment to renewable energy in the wake of yesterday's (January 10th) nuclear power announcement.

IT growth hits government carbon-neutrality targets

Only a quarter of government departments are on course to meet 2012 targets for carbon neutrality, according to a new report.

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.

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

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.

Germany outlines extensive new carbon-cutting measures

Germany is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by 40 per cent before 2020 with the introduction of a series of measures announced today (December 5th).

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.

Commonwealth ''fails'' to back carbon cutting changes

The Commonwealth summit in Uganda has ended without the organisation''s 53 member states agreeing to binding targets for cutting carbon emissions.

Green Party: Govt transport policy at odds with emissions targets

The government''s wish to build many more roads runs counter to its wish to reduce emissions.