Climate Change & Energy News
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Response to Government's first Annual Energy Statement - 
The UK's Government has laid out plans it hopes will drive us to a low carbon society by 2050.
Government to offer £5000 toward an electric car - 
The Government has announced plans to offer buyers of electric cars up to £5000 toward the purchase.
Boeing's latest green plane touches down - 
A plane designed to have emissions 20% lower than current models was unveiled at the weekend.
Scotland earmarked for Carbon Capture and Storage project - 
A gas-fired power station in Aberdeenshire is set to become one of the first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) demonstration projects in the UK.
Government hopes to encourage more small-scale renewable generation - 
The Government is today (July 12) launching a consultation into plans it hopes will help communities become more energy self-sufficient.
'Climategate' scientists cleared - 
Climate change scientists have been cleared of misleading the public about their work, but have been warned to make their findings clearer in the future.
Irish green IT scheme cuts carbon - 
A scheme allowing Irish businesses to green their information technology and get the money back through tax breaks has seen one firm reduce costs by 30%.
Post delivery to go electric? - 
Britain's Royal Mail has long been associated with the colour red but postal services around Europe could soon be going green.
GE announce $200 million green tech funding - 
Green entrepreneurs have been invited to bid for a share of $200 million by GE Global Research Europe.
Electric vehicle charging four times as fast - 
Technology firm GE has unveiled for the first time a prototype electric vehicle charging point it claims is four times faster than existing models.
Car free plans scrapped - 
A town in Ireland's County Clare has scrapped plans for a car-free high street just six weeks into a six month trial after traders reported a drop in business.
Anti Dublin Bay oil refinery campaigner dies - 
A well-known Irish environmental campaigner who changed his name to highlight green issues died at the weekend.
Carbon caps dropped from diluted US Energy Bill - 
Plans to set carbon caps for most sectors of US industry have been dropped due to lack of cross-party support.
China joins exclusive high-tech nuclear club - 
China has become the eighth country in the world to generate electricity using the latest advances in nuclear reactor technology.
India unveils $35 solar laptop - 
The Indian government is planning to provide thousands of students with solar-powered laptops costing just $35.
Campaigners take 'green scissors' to US budget - 
A coalition of green Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and consumer groups has earmarked billions of dollars in potential budget cuts to help balance USA books while reducing the country's environmental impact.
New wind farm will be one of the largest in the world claims Vestas - 
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas says it has received an order for enough turbines to create one of the largest wind farms in the world.
Huhne calls for 'new focus' to break COP15 climate funding deadlock - 
As high level climate change talks get underway in New York the UK is calling for a renewed focus on environmental funding.
Geotech 'Biogas Check' Gas Analyser Upgraded in Response to User Requests - 
Geotech customers requested, "Data storage and download with improved H2S analysis."
New online portal covers AMP5 issues - 
A new portal is now online dedicated to helping water companies to find the answers to their AMP5 and other related issues.
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