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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.
New wave in marine energy projects
A number of new marine energy projects are getting underway in the UK and elsewhere around the globe.
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.
UK feed-in tariffs will benefit homes but not businesses, say critics
The UK Government’s announcement yesterday detailing its Clean Energy Cashback – or feed-in tariff – scheme for small-scale electricity and heat generation have been largely welcomed by green groups and industry.
UK Government unveils feed-in tariffs for microgeneration
The UK Government today announced the details of its Clean Energy Cashback Scheme – or feed-in tariff – for small-scale low-carbon electricity generation and plans to introduce similar incentives for low-carbon heating.
US and EU sign up to Copenhagen Accord as deadline looms
The US and EU formally signed up to the Copenhagen Accord this week as the end of January deadline looms.
Biofuel suppliers fail to meet UK sustainability standards
Biofuel suppliers including Chevron, Murco and Topaz are failing to meet environmental standards for sustainability set by UK regulator, the Renewable Fuels Agency.
UK schools to go zero-carbon, pledges Government
The Government is to pilot at least four zero-carbon schools within the next six years and offer all schools in England digital energy display meters to help monitor energy use and cut bills.