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.
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.
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.
Cities could be cooled by painting roofs white, according to a theoretical study by US scientists.
An independent certification scheme for green electricity tariffs for homes and businesses has been launched in the UK.
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 for Vermont Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation aimed at supporting the installation of over 10 million rooftop solar systems over the next decade.
Energy efficiency proponent The Green Grid has launches two new free online tools to help businesses manage the power consumption of their data centres.
The EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to deliver much needed investment in low carbon technologies, says a report from UK MPs.
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.