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No 'pre-determined list' of nuclear sites

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:17:02 GMT

The government has rejected claims that a list of sites for new nuclear power stations has already been finalised.

Merkel seeks to prolong nuclear plant life

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:16:48 GMT

German chancellor Angela Merkel has told Bild am Sonntag that she will intervene to prolong the lifespan of her country's nuclear power plants.

Technology not ETS seen as eco-panacea

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:16:35 GMT

A leading scientist has expressed little hope that the world's leading economies will ever support a global emissions trading regime.

Greater Manchester urged to face up to climate change

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:16:21 GMT

Greater Manchester could miss out on £21 billion in growth opportunities over the next 12 years if it does not address the challenge of climate change, a new report released on Friday will claim.

2.3m workers in renewable energy sector

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:16:06 GMT

Some 2.3 million people work in the renewable energy industry or supplier industries across the planet, according to a new report.

Firms vie for land near Wylfa nuclear station

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:15:57 GMT

Two major players in the energy market will bid for the land around Wales' only nuclear power station in anticipation of building a new reactor.

US & Asian organisations put case forward for biodiesel production

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:15:44 GMT

Claims that the global biofuels development would cause a food shortage and a subsequent surge in prices have been refuted by the US National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the Asian Institute of Petrolium Studies Inc (AIPSI).

Deforestation could be 'imminent' if biofuel, wood & fuel demand rises at expected rates

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:15:23 GMT

A new report has suggested that deforestation is imminent if demand for biofuels, wood, and food continues to rise, the BBC reported.

UK misled on emission cuts, committee says

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:16:03 GMT

The government's claims to have cut carbon emissions are in fact based on having moved them off the balance sheets, an influential group of MPs have said.

Govt seeks commitment to nuclear power stations

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:55 GMT

The government is seeking the construction of at least eight new nuclear power stations in the next 15 years, Gordon Brown hinted on Sunday.

Pope spells out eco-message

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:49 GMT

Pope Benedict XVI has called for an awakening of consciences on climate change.

Bush rebuked for postponing action on climate change

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:40 GMT

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Friday effectively passed on the issue of global warming to the next president of America.

PM sets out eco-vision

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:31 GMT

The prime minister has set out his ecological vision to help cut the UK's reliance on oil imports.

Peterborough gets renewables cooking

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:26 GMT

Peterborough has launched a scheme that will see waste cooking oil used to generate electricity.

Wales 'could be world class centre for marine energy'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:13 GMT

Marine energy has been highlighted as a potential cornerstone to Wales's renewables future.

North East looks to boost green energy sector

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:15:56 GMT

A project has been launched to generate more than £80 million of investment in the north-east's green energy sector.

9.4m motorists to pay more road tax

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:15:49 GMT

Some 9.4 million motorists will have to pay more road tax in the crackdown on carbon emissions, the government has admitted.

Renewable energy will be used for festivals

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:15:42 GMT

An increase in the use of renewable energy at music festivals in the UK is to be expected in the coming years, it has been claimed.

Hartlepool Tesco gets green light for turbine

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:15:34 GMT

Planning permission for a wind turbine has been granted to a supermarket in Hartlepool, it has emerged.

Indonesia to impose biodiesel production

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:15:21 GMT

The Indonesian government is planning to impose a regulation that will require manufacturers to use at least 2.5 per cent biofuel in their fuel consumption.