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Nissan unveils new fuel efficient London taxi
Nissan has unveiled its NV200 London taxi, which promises to be 50% more fuel efficient than alternative vehicles.
Six firms announce UK energy investments
Six major international firms have today announced investments in fossil fuel energy projects in the UK at the British Business Embassy summit in London.
UK government unveils £100 million fund for green investment
The UK’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has today attempted to get the Coalition back on track as the ‘greenest government ever’ with a £100 million commitment to green investment.
London 2012 Olympic Games hit green as well as gold
As the London 2012 Olympic Games enter their second week, the event is being heralded as the greenest ever… although perhaps not as green as hoped.
Sainbury’s lays claim to Europe’s largest solar power array
UK supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s says it installed over 69,500 solar panels making it the operator of the largest solar power array in Europe.
US presidential candidates look set to fall out over renewables
While the a US Senate committee has agreed to extend tax breaks for wind energy generators, presidential candidate Mitt Romney has indicated that he will end the scheme.
Carbon Trust to develop carbon management software
The UK’s Carbon Trust is joining forces with Chicago-based CRedit360 to develop software to enable businesses to better manage value chain carbon emissions.
US energy-related emissions hit 20-year low
US CO2 emissions from energy use during the first three months of the year were down to their lowest level in 20 years, according to the government’s Energy Information Administration.
UK community solar farm share offer hits £4 million target
Westmill Solar Cooperative, which launched a share offer in its 5 MW solar farm just outside Swindon in southeast England in June, has hit its target of £4 million.
Marine Energy Park launches in Scottish waters
The waters of the Pentland Firth and Orkneys in the north of Scotland are to become a Marine Energy Park.