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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.
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.
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EU finally agrees €6 billion investment in clean coal
After a year of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed to use allowances from the region’s emissions trading scheme worth €6 billion to support carbon capture and storage demonstration and renewable energy projects.
Local communities in UK go green
Twelve local communities around the UK have been awarded up to £500,000 to install green technologies, while another nine local councils are working with the Government on carbon emission plans.
55 nations pledge to cut emissions under Copenhagen Accord
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat has confirmed that 55 nations have pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Copenhagen Accord.
North east England bids to become carbon capture hub
The north east of England launched a bid yesterday to become a hub for the development of carbon capture and storage.
UK could face power cuts unless energy market reformed, says regulator
The UK needs to take prompt action to reform its energy market to stave off power cuts, rising energy bills and achieve climate change target, says regulator.
UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.