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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.


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.


Kelly pushes for tougher CO2 targets
Kelly pushes for tougher CO2 targets
A consultation on European Union proposals to create mandatory CO2 targets for new cars has been launched.


'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.


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.


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.


Germany outlines extensive new carbon-cutting measures
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).


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.


Green Party: Govt transport policy at odds with emissions targets
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.

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