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Green transport revolution needed to tackle ‘oil crunch’, says report
The UK Government needs to accelerate the green industrial revolution – and particularly the move to green transport – to tackle dwindling oil supplies, according to a new report.
EU must commit to green power for electric cars, says report
The EU must ensure that electric cars run green electricity so that their introduction does not increase carbon emissions, says a report from environmental groups.
GM and Ford move ahead with electric vehicles
Two major US carmakers are moving ahead with their electric vehicles plans as General Motors announces a $246 million investment in manufacturing and Ford launches its zero-emission small van.
White roofs could cool cities
Cities could be cooled by painting roofs white, according to a theoretical study by US scientists.
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Green power tariff certification scheme launches in UK
An independent certification scheme for green electricity tariffs for homes and businesses has been launched in the UK.
UK invests £60 million in green home building programme
UK Housing Minister John Healey has announced a £60 million investment to build 600 green homes in four eco-towns around the country.
US Senator introduces rooftop solar energy initiative
US Senator for Vermont Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation aimed at supporting the installation of over 10 million rooftop solar systems over the next decade.
Green Grid launches online efficiency tools for data centres
Energy efficiency proponent The Green Grid has launches two new free online tools to help businesses manage the power consumption of their data centres.
EU carbon market failing to drive low-carbon investment, says report
The EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to deliver much needed investment in low carbon technologies, says a report from UK MPs.
Strong wind growth in China, US and Europe bucks predictions
The world’s wind power capacity grew by nearly a third in 2009, taking total installations to 157.9 GW with China leading the way, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.