DOE: Rare earth shortages may damage clean tech growth
Report identifies five minerals used to make wind turbines and electric cars that are likely to face supply challenges through to 2015
Dwindling supplies of five rare earth minerals could derail production of clean energy technologies such as wind turbines, electric vehicles and energy-efficient lighting, the US Department of Energy has...
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Government urged to target 40GW solar capacity by 2030
Greenpeace, the Green Finance Institute, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), and others call on government to set ambitious solar target
UK has 'long way to go' to build purely electric car market, spending watchdog warns
National Audit Office calls for long-term, joined-up strategy from the government to ensure every car on the road produces zero emissions by 2050
Could poor flood provisions cause the next major building regulations scandal?
With the government already under fire for its handling of the cladding scandal, MPs on the Public Accounts Committee have today warned Ministers must enhance the UK's approach to flood protection and risk management in preparation for escalating climate...
'More than affordable': Aviation could offset its way to 'carbon neutrality' with minimal impact on profitability
Analysis from Thrust Carbon urges aviation sector to make up front investments that rapidly scale the carbon offsetting market to the scale needed to cover its emissions
