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Electricity market reforms to hit the UK
A transformation of the UK’s energy market is planned, judging by the draft bill for electricity market reforms, which was unveiled today. Read more...
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Local authorities must take responsibilty for emmissions
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has today called for local authorities to take greater responsibility in mitigating climate change and helping the UK meet its carbon targets. Read more...
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HP opens new technology renewal centre in bid to tackle e-waste
A new technology renewal centre was officially opened by IT manufacturer HP this week. Promisingly, this move shows yet another multi-national company investing in sustainable business practices. Read more...
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Airlines largely conforming to EU rules on emissions
Despite protests from China and a legal challenge from the US, most airlines are following the EU rules on emissions as part of the plan to include airlines in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by 2013. Read more...
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Bonn talks to set out foundations for 2015 deal
This week begins another round of climate talks in Germany, which hoped to pave the way for a new global deal in 2015, known as the ‘Durban Platform’. Read more...
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Green light granted to Green Port Hull project
UK councillors have this week given the green light to the proposed Green Port Hull development. Read more...
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Europe experiencing solar boom
Solar power surpassed all forms of conventional and renewable resources last year to become the most-installed energy source in Europe, according to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA). Read more...
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UK gives green light to 299 MW Welsh wind farm
Charles Hendry, the UK’s Energy Minister, has today granted Vattenfall, Sweden’s biggest utility, permission to construct a 299 megawatt wind farm in South Wales. Read more...
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Biofuels fate to be decided by the EU
The future of European biofuels is being debated today as top European officials try to reach a deal on measuring the climate impact of the fuel. Read more...
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New electric car from Vauxhall
A new model of electric car looks set to solve the problem of limited battery life and bolster electric car sales. Read more...
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