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East Riding and Derbyshire Turn Down Wind Projects
The views of two of Beverley's most iconic buildings could be ruined if plans to create a wind farm are given the go-ahead, according to East Riding Council. The local authority warned stunning views of the Minster and S...
Smarter technology could cut emissions 15% by 2020 - report
Better use of computer and communication technology could reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 15% by 2020 and save businesses £500 billion ($800 billion) a year, says a report from The Climate Group and the G...
Bottled water debate hits a boiling point
A debate over water is boiling over in the United States and elsewhere amid growing environmental concerns about bottled water and questions about safety of tap water.
Identifying climate change impacts of global imports
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is today publishing a report which identifies the CO2 emissions created by goods and services imported into the UK.
Local areas will tackle environmental challenges
The environment, including climate change, is now firmly part of local government priorities throughout England.
Tribid Bus Launches in Wales
Coinciding with World Environment Day, Wales launched Europe's first carbon-free minibus powered by three different green technologies; hydrogen fuel cell, lead acid battery technology and ultra-capacitators.
Carbon Neutral Stirling
With funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government, the community-led 'Going Carbon Neutral Stirling' project is aiming to transform Stirling into the UK's first carbon neutral city.
New grants for biomass producers
Farmers, foresters and biomass producers can apply for up to �200,000 each under a new round of grants.
Forest biomass from Sweden efficient fuel; long distance exports cost–effective
According to a PhD thesis to be defended at the Mid Sweden University, the utilization of biomass from managed forests as a source of green energy is efficient at reducing CO2 emissions and at replacing fossil fuels.
MOD Landmark Agreement on Wind Development
A landmark agreement has been reached between a number of Government departments, including the Ministry of Defence, and industry which aims to remove aviation and radar barriers to the major expansion of wind energy.