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5th June 2009

New solar–powered tractor to reduce agricultural emissions

Modern agriculture is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. A recent study suggests a solar- powered, agricultural electric vehicle, the 'Multi-purpose Solar Tractor', could avert 23.3 tonnes of greenhouse gases every year...

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3rd June 2009

Green energy overtakes fossil fuel investment, says UN

Green energy overtook fossil fuels in attracting investment for power generation for the first time last year, according to figures released today by the United Nations.

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3rd June 2009

EnvironmentCombined heat and power (CHP)Heat capture technology could save UK 10m tonnes of carbon a year, says study

The UK could save 10m tonnes of carbon dioxide every year if the waste heat from some of the country's biggest power stations was diverted to warm homes and offices, according to a study by engineers.

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3rd June 2009

WWF–Bonn climate talks

The new texts presented by the UN give a solid basis for negotiation and if strengthened, allow agreeing on a climate change treaty which is capable of minimizing the devastating effects of climate change, WWF said ahead...

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3rd June 2009

Zero carbon housing development gains UK's first 'Code 6' rating

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) have announced the first Code level 6* status for commercially built homes in the UK, seven years before the Government's 2016 zero carbon...

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3rd June 2009

Reegle – Searches for Renewables for You

A searchable global map forms the new heart of www.reegle.info, the specialist search engine for renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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3rd June 2009

Greening Eduction – Eduction for Sustainability

30th September - 2nd October 09: Germany. This three-day International Seminar on Greening Education will guide education and environmental policy-makers, academics and environmental professionals through the need for gr...

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3rd June 2009

Zero carbon homes: house builders give their perspective

A new study has surveyed major house builders in the UK to understand what is needed if all new homes are to be zero carbon by 2016. The house builders generally felt that it is not an impossible challenge, but a compreh...

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3rd June 2009

Climate change policies need integrating into all sectors

Climate change policies need to be integrated into all levels of governance, from water management to energy, and across all sectors, from agriculture to traffic, according to a new report.

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3rd June 2009

An Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan for London

The EV Delivery Plan sets out a comprehensive strategy to stimulate the market for electric vehicles in London.

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