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Eco campaign urges government response
Eco campaign urges government response
10/27/2009 9:03:09 AM:  An environmental group has called on the government to respond to the threat of climate change.
TVs and microwaves emitting CO2 while people holiday
TVs and microwaves emitting CO2 while people holiday
8/11/2009 4:17:10 PM:  UK consumers have been called upon to ensure that their homes are not emitting CO2 needlessly while they are on holiday.
Rising wind speeds encouraging new UK wind farms
Rising wind speeds encouraging new UK wind farms
4/27/2009 5:25:09 PM:  Windier weather along the south-east coast of England will provide wind-farm developers with a timely boost.
Wind power yield tool launched
Wind power yield tool launched
3/6/2009 5:08:10 PM:  A tool to help households and businesses establish how much electricity a wind turbine on their property would generate has been launched.<br/>
Climate change could collapse insurance markets
Climate change could collapse insurance markets
2/27/2009 5:08:09 PM:  Climate change could cause insurance markets to fail as a result of a variety of factors, according to a new report.<br/>
Bill Clinton appeals for carbon action
Bill Clinton appeals for carbon action
1/20/2009 4:37:06 PM:  Former US president Bill Clinton has urged people to take action to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions.<br/>
Scots resolve to do more walking
Scots resolve to do more walking
1/5/2009 3:37:07 PM:  A survey has found that becoming more environmentally-friendly is a New Year resolution for many Scottish people.
Climate change takes toll on British wildlife
Climate change takes toll on British wildlife
1/2/2009 10:57:06 AM:  Unseasonable weather has led to a number of problems for British wildlife.
Victims of climate change 'could sue big carbon emitters'
Victims of climate change 'could sue big carbon emitters'
12/9/2008 5:35:53 PM:  People who suffer from weather events made more severe by climate change could sue oil and power firms, according to an expert.
Coal costs world £300bn
Coal costs world £300bn
11/28/2008 5:28:26 PM:  The toll coal takes on the world has been estimated at €360 billion.<br/>
Companies will be obliged to reveal emissions
Companies will be obliged to reveal emissions
10/28/2008 5:08:12 PM:  An amendment to the Climate Change Bill will oblige companies to reveal their annual carbon emissions.
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
Carbon emissions targets to be met despite downturn
10/22/2008 5:22:56 PM:  Keeping commitments to carbon reduction and renewable energy will help the UK weather the economic downturn, the prime minister has said.
Free insulation for pensioners part of energy plan
Free insulation for pensioners part of energy plan
9/11/2008 5:17:36 PM:  Gordon Brown's £910 billion package to counter rising heating costs includes free insulation for pensioners and the fuel poor.
Manufacturing gets £150m to shift to low carbon economy
Manufacturing gets £150m to shift to low carbon economy
9/9/2008 5:17:42 PM:  A new government strategy for manufacturing seeks to help the sector seize on the opportunitites of the low carbon economy.
Environmental measures cut business costs
Environmental measures cut business costs
9/1/2008 5:28:49 PM:  Businesses have recognised that environmental measures can help them make savings as well.
Carbon-neutral wind car to break record
Carbon-neutral wind car to break record
8/21/2008 7:41:33 PM:  A carbon-neutral wind-powered vehicle will race across Western Australia in a bid to break a world record.
Cities need to be prepared for climate change
Cities need to be prepared for climate change
8/7/2008 5:11:19 PM:  Cities need to be protected from the effects of climate change.
Govt launches site to help with eco design
Govt launches site to help with eco design
7/25/2008 4:41:08 PM:  The government has launched a new environmental information hub to help people adapt to climate change in the UK.
Biofuel demand linked to rice price rises
Biofuel demand linked to rice price rises
4/10/2008 4:40:05 PM:  Demand for biofuels has resulted in rice land being turned into areas for 'energy crops' and consequent rises in the price of rice, it has been suggested.
UN chief calls for climate change breakthrough
11/19/2007 3:37:54 PM:  Global leaders must work together to reduce the impact of climate change, according to the head of the United Nations.
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