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7-Oct-08

End use of fossil fuels in 20 years, UK warned

"The independent Climate Change Committee will publish its advice to the government that the UK should set a 2050 target of cutting all greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% - including the emissions from aviation and...


6-Oct-08

Unilever comes out against worldwide rush to biofuels

"Unilever, the food and consumer goods group, has thrown its weight behind moves to scrap mandatory biofuel targets and subsidies. It is backing recommendations being made today to Commonwealth finance ministers at their annual...

Category: Energy sources

2-Oct-08

UK's renewable energy efforts 'ineffective'

"A study of 35 countries, including all the major industrial nations such as the US, Germany and China, puts the UK near the bottom of the class on green energy."

Category: Energy sources

2-Oct-08

Biodiesel breakthrough comes at £13m cost to BP-backed firm

"A revolutionary plan to produce green fuel from the jatropha plant has passed a major test by delivering its first shipments."

Category: Energy sources

2-Oct-08

Drax pays £10m to mix biomass with coal

"Drax, Britain's biggest coal-fired power station, said yesterday it had bought equipment that will cut its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 2.5m tonnes a year."


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