Climate Change & Energy News
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London mayor appoints green Tsar - 
A director of Transport for London's policy unit is to take charge of the environmental brief at City Hall, with the aim of delivering on the raft of green commitments made by the mayor.
Vehicle tracking could cut CO2 - Smart use of location and timing technology could slash fuel bills and carbon emissions for public services, businesses and even the ordinary consumer.
Buoys to help predict flooding - 
Wave buoys have been deployed off Scotland's east coast to help improve flood forecasting.
Fake clouds among drastic climate change solutions - 
Clouds could be artificially created over the earth's oceans to block the sun's rays and protect the earth from the increasing threat of climate change.
London gets climate protection - 
London Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed a package of initiatives that will help protect the city from some of the unavoidable effects of climate change.
Climate change 'key' to Irish govt programme - The minister of state at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government has claimed that tackling climate change is a "key element" of the Irish government's programme.
Commercial sites to get 'free' wind turbines - An Irish renewable energy firm is to help 15 large-scale commercial electricity users with wind power over the next four years.
Galway joins European Mobility Week - 
Galway is set to consider a variety of environmentally friendly ways of travelling when it takes part in European Mobility Week this month.
Irish firm to speed wave energy technology to market - 
Irish technology commercialisation and investment company Technology or Ideas (TfI) is to team up with DuPont to develop technology for the wave energy industry.
Energy efficiency conference planned for SMEs - 
Energy efficiency will be on the agenda at a conference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) next month.
States team up for fuel efficiency drive - 
Motorists in two US states are being urged to take part in a programme to reduce pollution and emissions from cars.
Gustav 'should not prevent' domestic oil search - 
Hurricane Gustav should not discourage the US from searching for more offshore domestic sources of oil, George Bush has said.
Green school trend sweeping US - 
Large windows and slanted ceilings to let in more light and toilet stalls made from recycled bottles and cans are just two of the green building techniques that have been used at Great Seneca Creek Elementary School.
China leapfrogs UK on renewables index - 
China has surged past the UK on a list of the most attractive countries for investment in renewable energy.
Hot rocks could crack Oz renewable energy targets - 
Geothermal energy could provide 40% of Australia's renewable energy target, according to the sector's trade association.
Environmental Consultancy Recognised For Their Energy Conservation Effort - In today's most competitive business economy, companies are under increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and address longer term sustainability issues.
Flood Alleviation Success in Carlisle - Three years since the devastating flooding that struck Carlisle, the £13M Eden and Petteril Flood Alleviation Scheme has been completed ahead of schedule.
Environmental Consultancy recognised for their energy conservation efforts - In today's most competitive business economy, companies are under increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and address longer term sustainability issues.
Power experts discuss role of technology in climate change - Key industry figures from the power sector will share the latest technology developments affecting climate change at an event organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) this September.
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