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Third of EU emissions 'imported'
Some EU countries "import" about a third of their carbon emissions from developing countries, especially China.
Eco home showcases heating system
An award-winning eco home on a South Tyneside estate opens its doors to the public.
EU considers general carbon tax
The European Commission plans an EU-wide tax on carbon as part of the EU's green energy agenda - but the UK opposes such a move.
EU watchdog condemns Commission
The EU's watchdog body castigates the European Commission in a row over access to letters from the German carmaker Porsche AG.
Scrubbing Up: climate change
Climate change: Your comments on this week's Scrubbing Up
Ends Report
‘Climategate’ fuels scepticism
Negative coverage of climate science will increase public misunderstanding.
Castle Cement's record fine
Padeswood plant breaches cost Castle £304,650.
Property owners fail green test
Commercial property firms and funds failing to implement effective environmental policies.
Ombudsmen slam agency's waste failings
The agency and two councils have been censured for failing to close an illegal waste dump.
US airlines launch UK legal action
Three carriers challenge their inclusion in the EU emissions trading scheme.
Green Wise Business
UK manufacturers embrace resource efficiency but reject eco-design
Despite their greater commitment to resource efficiency, UK manufacturers – particularly SMEs – are reluctant to invest in ‘eco-design’ to reduce the environmental impact of their products.
European Commission faces lawsuit for withholding biofuel data
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the European Commission over its refusal to release documents that allegedly contain previously undisclosed information on the negative impact the widespread use of biofuels in the EU is having on climate change.
Clean fuel and floating office come together to provide zero carbon work solution
A UK company that has found a way to store the energy from intermittent renewables, such as wind and solar, and turn them into hydrogen, is to test its off grid clean fuel technology in a Dutch-designed floating office, with the aim of delivering a world first in sustainable, zero carbon building solutions.
'Green' wood technology could revolutionise use of MDF
A low carbon technology that waterproofs, strengthens and extends the life of softwood by up to 50 years has been shown in trials to be able to turn MDF into a product for outdoor use that could revolutionise the use of the wood composite.
REA questions new Government guidance on regional renewables targets
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has today questioned whether new Government guidance designed to help regional authorities assess their areas’ potential for renewable and low carbon energy, will do anything to help regions meet their renewable energy targets.
Climate Change Corp
Markey-Waxman Bill passes House, but Senate looms large
After narrowly passing in the US House of Representatives, the Markey-Waxman climate bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces long odds of getting through to President Barack Obama
Wales invests 300 million in carbon emission reduction
The Welsh Assembly Government is planning to invest 300 million to help meet carbon reduction targets
Energy consulting on the rise
A Verdantix study released this week rates major energy consulting firms
Obama says time is now for climate change bill
US President Barack Obama claims the time is now for members of Congress to pass a new climate change bill that would add green jobs and technology
Environmental Consulting Market feels economic pinch
A new report says that despite growing by 9% in 2008, the 1.46 billion environmental consulting business is feeling the weight of the recession
New Energy Focus
Global CCS Institute encourages more industrial applications
Worldwide body says industrial deployment of CCS in lowering emissions is as important as use in energy sector
Bradford wind turbine plans rejected over noise issues
Planning inspector upholds decision by Bradford metropolitan district council to reject application to erect "one of UK's largest wind turbines"
News in Brief
With news on a 500,000 investment in a new wind and solar energy developer and Harrogate community projects funded by a wind farm fund
Around 4,000 hydro sites untapped, claims Environment Agency
Report published identifies 1178MW of theoretical potential but environmental and practical constraints decrease estimate significantly
Rush for solar could destabilise market, government warned
Metal and manufacturing firm Luvata warn of boom and bust scenario akin to Germany without more flexible regulation of Feed-in Tariffs
28th July 2009
The Government has just announced its Road Map for a Low Carbon Economy to achieve cuts in carbon dioxide emissions of 34% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
26th June 2009
The Daily Mail and General Trust has saved £270,000 and 1,600t of Carbon Dioxide at its Headquarters Building in the past year thanks to ongoing energy management by The Green Consultancy.
26th June 2009
The Daily Mail and General Trust has appointed The Green Consultancy to help prepare the group for compliance with the Carbon Reduction Commitment.
Third of EU emissions 'imported'
Some EU countries "import" about a third of their carbon emissions from developing countries, especially China.
Eco home showcases heating system
An award-winning eco home on a South Tyneside estate opens its doors to the public.
EU considers general carbon tax
The European Commission plans an EU-wide tax on carbon as part of the EU's green energy agenda - but the UK opposes such a move.
EU watchdog condemns Commission
The EU's watchdog body castigates the European Commission in a row over access to letters from the German carmaker Porsche AG.
Ice deposits found at Moon's pole
A radar experiment aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft detects large deposits of water ice near the Moon's north pole.
Confidence over electric car plan
Cornwall Council is confident its plans for a rural epicentre for electric car transport will get funding.