Three quarters of RHI applications inadequate

Ofgem says firms applying for the renewable heat incentive need to do more homework. But there are complaints that the process is too complex

Commission restates case for 30% carbon target

Adopting a higher carbon target across the EU would have little economic impact on member states, according to a European Commission study

Directors out of touch on energy efficiency

Boardrooms are still failing to commit sufficient resources to energy efficiency, Siemens has found

Corporate carbon-cutting let down by supply chains

Carbon emissions improvements at multinational firms are not being matched by their suppliers, a new survey shows

Tesco may ditch Carbon Trust footprinting label

The supermarket says the scheme is ‘costly, slow and confusing’ and it has only achieved the label for a small proportion of its range

Spending cuts halt NHS emissions growth

The NHS Sustainable Development Unit has lowered its emissions forecast for the health service, but warns that energy efficiency still needs to improve

Sun sets on Daylight Saving Bill

The private members' bill has stalled after being blocked in the House of Commons by hostile MPs

UK's first climate change risk assessment launched

The government has published thousands of pages examining the threats and opportunities posed by inevitable climate change, in order to encourage adaptation.

Environment features in public health indicators

New yardsticks for measuring public health improvements include noise, fuel poverty, air pollution and sustainability

Carbon Trust guide targets £110m efficiency savings

The guide on industrial compressed air use has set out strategies for cutting costs, energy use and carbon emissions

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MPs call for tighter EU ETS cap

A parliamentary committee has called for action to prop up the EU emissions trading scheme's carbon price

Green Deal proposals still lack credibility

Consumer trust, together with high levels of coverage, quality control and value for money are vital if the Green Deal is to succeed say stakeholders

Carmakers zoom past European carbon targets

Most EU vehicle carbon performance goals will be met well ahead of schedule, calling into question the industry’s campaign against curbs

Comment: Seeing off the behemoths

Not one, but two, gargantuan transport projects lurched forward in January. These may address issues of UK competitiveness and capacity constraint, but does human progress, prosperity and happiness demand that everyone travels ever faster and further?

Marked drop in gas leakage over the past decade

Almost 0.7% of carbon emissions are the result of gas network leakage, but there is little market incentive for operators to improve the situation

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Let’s have more green advertisements like this one

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Shale gas: a little less nonsense, please

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No more hot air – just more wind and gas

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Quick links to key documents and reports

• 2 February 2012

  Bruegel report on decarbonising Europe’s energy and transport systems

• 1 February 2012

  Scottish government consultation on the implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

• 1 February 2012

  Scottish government consultation responses report on Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009: Section 63 Regulations And Guidance For Non Domestic Buildings

• 26 January 2012

  Carbon Trust compressed air technology overview

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