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Latest US climate change bill good news for home efficiency
US Senators unveiled the latest version of scaled back climate change legislation focusing mainly on reforming offshore drilling – but will also include efficiency rebates for homes and vehicles running on alternative fuels.
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Supporting the UK Government’s plans to overhaul the country’s energy system, it published yesterday six ‘illustrative 2050 pathways’, looking at different energy choices and tradeoffs.
UK Coalition Government confirms incentives for low-carbon cars
UK Transport Secretary Philip Hammond today confirmed that motorists will receive up to £5000 towards the purchase of low-carbon cars from January 2011 onwards.
QinetiQ’s solar-powered unmanned aircraft completes two-week flight
UK defence research organisation QinetiQ completed a two-week test flight of its unmanned, solar-powered aircraft Zephyr at the end of last week.
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US researchers turn over new leaf in fuel production
The US Department of Energy has awarded a team of researchers $122 million over five years for a project that will mimic photosynthesis in plants to produce fuels directly from sunlight.
UK’s Sustainable Development Commission calls for action, but faces axe
The UK’s Sustainable Development Commission has released a report today calling for the Coalition Government to step up its green ambitions to make wider reaching efficiency cuts.
Countries promise action on clean technologies
Government representatives attending the two-day Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Washington DC have promised action on over ten initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency and clean energy.
Solazyme delivers 100% algal jet fuel to US Navy
US biotech company Solazyme has delivered 1500 gallons of 100% algal-based jet fuel to the US Navy for testing.
UK must protect low-carbon funding, says advisory committee
The UK’s Committee on Climate Change yesterday urged that Government funding for low-carbon technology research, development and deployment should be protected.
Scottish and Southern Energy joins forces with Mitsubishi
UK utility Scottish and Southern Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Japanese giant Mitsubishi to develop low-carbon energy technologies together.