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Utilities cause £259bn in environmental damage

2/19/2010 12:09:13 PM: A new UN report has found that utilities wreak approximately £259 billion worth of carbon emissions and pollutants globally.

Homes in Manchester to form low carbon micro-grid

2/17/2010 3:29:05 PM: Social housing developments in Manchester will become the testing ground for a micro-grid project that will save 20 million tonnes of carbon.

Fund rewards low carbon enterprises in north-west

1/13/2010 9:09:06 AM: Low carbon projects in the north-west region have received a massive boost from the Carbon Challenge Fund.

Oil shortages 'underplayed by IEA'

11/13/2009 12:45:09 PM: The International Energy Agency has been underplaying oil shortages to appease the US, a whistleblower has claimed.

Challenge aims to drive down fuel cell costs

10/13/2009 12:30:09 PM: A new initiative to encourage the widespread commercial use of fuel cell technology has been launched.

Underinvestment in UK power

9/17/2009 12:05:09 PM: The UK needs to invest more money in order to improve renewable energy performance.

Financial incentives for improved energy efficiency

9/17/2009 9:05:12 AM: An environmental group has called for monetary encouragement to get people going green.

Utility usage key for future homes

9/14/2009 2:37:05 PM: Energy efficient use of utilities has been illustrated by a 'master inventor'.

Environmental policies are common sense

8/21/2009 12:37:11 PM: It makes economical and moral sense for firms to reduce emissions.

Three Chinese power companies emit more CO2 than UK

7/29/2009 5:15:14 PM: Greenpeace has published a report which suggests that China's leading power companies are doing little to reduce their emissions.

Britain ready for huge wind power increase, report claims

7/10/2009 11:15:11 AM: Leading environmental groups have published a joint report highlighting the importance of wind power to Britain's energy system.

SSE proposes development of hydroelectric schemes in Scotland

6/30/2009 9:35:04 AM: Scottish and Southern Energy intends to submit proposals for two new pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations by 2011.

US climate change bill passed by Congress

6/29/2009 5:55:07 PM: Barack Obama's "historic" climate change bill has moved one step closer to being entered into law.

Biogas to power homes and transport in Manchester

6/16/2009 3:35:42 PM: Renewable gas is to be captured and treated at a wastewater treatment facility in Manchester.

German offshore wind industry under threat

6/4/2009 12:55:06 PM: Bloomberg has reported that financing difficulties could threaten future growth of German offshore wind schemes.

Canadians given home thermostat advice

6/1/2009 9:31:06 AM: Smart use of heating and cooling systems in the home can deliver cost savings and benefit the environment.

US couple offer advice on giving up CO2

5/20/2009 12:31:01 PM: The Hrens have written a book about their efforts to adopt a fully carbon-neutral lifestyle.

UK government accused of underestimating smart meter costs

5/18/2009 12:31:08 PM: Ernst & Young has suggested the UK's smart meter scheme will cost much more than the government expects.

Smart meters to be installed across the UK

5/12/2009 9:25:05 AM: A nationwide rollout of smart meters over the next decade could help consumers to reduce their energy usage and carbon emissions.