UK
car-scrapping incentive expected this month
Environmental groups warn that a mooted cash-for-bangers scheme may have
unintended consequences
Toshiba
batteries promise 90-second recharges
The Japanese firm has improved its SCiB technology and aims to underpin emerging
electric cars
Obama
aide in geo-engineering row
Outlandish schemes to fight global warming prove a hot topic for the
president's science adviser
Government
publishes list of new nuclear sites
Eleven sites proposed for new generation of nuclear reactors
US
watchdog questions ethanol's future as a fuel
US government financial analysts say ethanol production may have no
long-term CO2 benefits
Energy
firm launches UK's first 'flexible' green tariff
New green energy tariff allows firms to select how much renewable
energy they want and where they want it from
Report
warns biofuels could produce twice as much carbon as fossil
fuels
While the latest data reveals the vast majority of UK biofuels fail to
meet environmental standards, new report claims carbon emissions could be far
higher than fossil fuels
Docklands
datacentre to heat local homes
£80m Telehouse West project will offset carbon by providing heat to local homes
and businesses
Air
India saves millions with fuel efficiency measures
The Indian national carrier has saved £6.25m in six months through a
concerted effort to cut fuel use
US
looks to electricity super-highways
Transmission lines will carry wind generated electricity from the
Midwest to urban areas
The Japanese firm has improved its SCiB technology and aims to underpin emerging electric cars 15 Apr 2009
£80m Telehouse West project will offset carbon by providing heat to local homes and businesses 14 Apr 2009Outlandish schemes to fight global warming prove a hot topic for the president's science adviser 14 Apr 2009Agencies release biofuel targets and unveil $1.8bn in funding designed to accelerate switch to second generation fuels 06 May 2009
Resolution follows similar decision by Shell shareholders last month 09 Feb 2010
Measures needed to ensure cars do not charge from fossil fuel-powered grid 09 Feb 2010
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