Environmental stories tagged with: ETS
Phase II of carbon auctions begin
Wednesday, 19th November 2008, 6:20 pm
The Government today held Europe's first carbon allowance auction in Phase II (2008 - 2012) of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Four million allowances were sold at a total value of £54m, or £13.60 per allowance.
 Renewables Statistics for 2007 ReleasedFriday, 27th June 2008, 2:37 pm
As part of the Governments Energy Trends report, BERR have realeased 2007 renewables figures for the first time, showing an increase of 8.5 percent on 2006 for renewable electricity, but this still only represents 5% of all the UK's electricity generated from all sources.
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 Government Offsetting Code AnnouncedTuesday, 19th February 2008, 11:53 am
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn has today challenged the voluntary offsetting industry to provide strong standards for offsetting products so that they can be part of a landmark Government Code of Best Practice for consumer offsetting products.
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 Hydrogen Hybrid Canal BoatMonday, 24th September 2007, 4:52 pm
A zero-emission hydrogen hybrid canal boat developed by engineers at the University of Birmingham was unveiled by Terry Tricker, Board Member of British Waterways, on Friday at The Mailbox canal side.
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 In Town, without my CarFriday, 21st September 2007, 11:17 am
Imagine a city with fewer cars, where you can take to the streets and rediscover your city!
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New Parliamentary Housing Inquiry Launched
Tuesday, 11th September 2007, 3:23 pm
A cross-party committee of MPs has launched a public inquiry into the future of Britain's housing supply, but notably says nothing about the Prime Minister's Eco-Town initiative.
Biofuel Expansion Threatens Europe's Ecosystem
Friday, 31st August 2007, 2:14 pm
Millions of farm birds could be left without enough food and breeding sites next spring if plans to scrap Europe's agricultural land set-aside targets for next year go ahead, warn environmental groups.
Liberal Democrats Reveal Plans for Zero Carbon Britain
Tuesday, 28th August 2007, 8:28 pm
The Liberal Democrats today revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.
Pellet Powered Vehicles
Wednesday, 22nd August 2007, 2:53 pm
Hydrogen is being touted as the fuel of the future in powering the efficient, eco-friendly fuel cell vehicles of tomorrow.
UK Electricity Companies to Spend £7bn on Cleaner Power Stations
Tuesday, 14th August 2007, 3:04 pm
The Association of Electricity Producers have confirmed that its members have collectively committed more than £7bn to build new, low-carbon power stations over the next five years.
Cadbury Schweppes Launches Absolute Commitment to Climate Action
Friday, 6th July 2007, 12:01 pm
Cadbury Schweppes has taken a positive step towards sustainability, by being the first UK food manufacturer to launch an 'absolute' commitment to climate action.
Savings on Appliances are Being Undone by the Gadget
Wednesday, 4th July 2007, 6:28 pm
According to a new report published by the Energy Savings Trust today, all the good work to save power consumption on our washing machines and fridges is being completely undone by our addiction to gadgets.
Emission Impossible for Carbon Trading
Thursday, 14th June 2007, 1:24 pm
One of the world's most important mechanisms to tackle climate change is set to be undermined because of short-sighted plans to allow European companies to buy their way out of making reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions, a new WWF report shows.
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Greenpeace's Challenge to Supermarkets
Thursday, 3rd May 2007, 1:23 pm
Today, Greenpeace issued a challenge to supermarkets to stop stocking incandescent light-bulbs in favour of energy efficient bulbs.
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