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Green prototype properties to go ahead in Derwenthorpe

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:47 GMT

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is to proceed with the development of a pair of eco-friendly prototype properties in Derwenthorpe.

Green cars 'in demand'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:43 GMT

Global survey finds high levels of interest in low carbon vehicles.

Green fleets 'can cut business costs'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:39 GMT

Firms can save money through low carbon vehicles, says Lloyds TSB Autolease.

ExxonMobil to increase polypropylene production

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:28 GMT

ExxonMobil is to increase its polypropylene compounding capacity in Europe to meet growing demand.

Energy firms 'must listen to customers'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:15:22 GMT

Energy providers need to "up their game" when it comes to relating to customer needs, a price comparison website has said.

Green buses receive cash boost

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:48 GMT

The government allocates £30 million for environmentally friendly buses.

Electric vehicle charging points to be set up in north-east

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:43 GMT

Major private sector firms collaborate to roll out infrastructure.

Met Office raises heatwave warning

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:35 GMT

The Met Office has raised its heatwave warning as parts of Britain continue to enjoy scorching weather.

Energy efficient homes receive £3.5bn boost

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:28 GMT

Households planning to make energy efficient changes around their properties can now do so thanks to a £3.5 billion investment.

Clean coal bill introduced

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:23 GMT

A new bill that lists proposals for clean coal technologies has been introduced in parliament.

Nuclear energy regulator proposed

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:15:12 GMT

The government has proposed that a body to regulate the nuclear energy sector in the UK be set up.

Small businesses offered green energy finance boost

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:11 GMT

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are to be given more assistance in funding energy-saving initiatives after the Carbon Trust announced a major revamp of its £100 million business loan scheme.

Kittiwakes will highlight environmental issues to Dunbar residents

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:17:02 GMT

Residents of the town of Dunbar in Scotland are to be encouraged to take energy-saving steps through the rollout of a new scheme aimed at highlighting the true impact of climate change.

Community group energy efficiency competition launched

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:50 GMT

Community groups have been invited to take part in a nationwide competition aimed at finding the most environmentally-friendly public building.

Green transport plans in Scotland

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:35 GMT

Scottish government launches consultation on electric vehicles.

North-east gets green fleet boost

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:19 GMT

A green transport firm in the north-east of England is to launch electric vehicles.

Eco-village receives the go-ahead

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:16:10 GMT

Proposals to develop an eco-village on the site of an old quarry and cement works in County Antrim have received the go-ahead.

Refinery workers vote to end strike

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:15:58 GMT

Refinery workers at the Lindsey oil refinery have voted to accept a deal which will see them return to work.

IT industry calls for green stimulus

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:15:35 GMT

A stimulus package has been called for by the IT industry to help it meet green targets.

Scotland unveils new eco-homes

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:15:33 GMT

Plan may act as blueprint for others.