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New 'green' building laws delayed

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 10:31
Changes to building bye-laws in Jersey are delayed to allow for more consultation.

Strong start for China's 'Nasdaq'

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 09:45
Shares in all 28 companies on China's new Nasdaq-style stock market have a positive start as it opens on Friday.

Flyover spots homes losing heat

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 20:57
Energy experts use thermal imaging cameras from a helicopter to see how efficiently Leicester's buildings use energy.

Doubts over Ripper 'memoirs' find

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 13:41
An autobiography claiming to be the memoirs of Jack the Ripper is unearthed at a Somerset museum.

Jobs bonanza from greener homes

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 09:24
Cutting climate change pollution from Scottish homes could create or safeguard 10,000 jobs, a study suggests.

Energy reports 'a waste of time'

Fri, 10/23/2009 - 13:19
A former Tomorrow's World presenter brands the system used to assess the energy efficiency of homes as "insane".

Fuel poverty 'continues to rise'

Wed, 10/21/2009 - 09:21
Up to 4.6 million households in England could be in fuel poverty in 2009, according to a government report.

'Time for action' on fuel poverty

Tue, 10/20/2009 - 04:47
A new coalition begins a campaign to lift 320,000 households in Wales out of fuel poverty by 2018.

Harrabin's Notes: China's vulnerability

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:37
Roger Harrabin examines the difficulties faced by China as it puts together a negotiating position for the Copenhagen climate conference.

Energy upgrades for 'vulnerable'

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 10:55
Five housing projects across Scotland are awarded a share of £675,000 government funding to make them more energy efficient.

A tale of how it turned out right

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 07:50
A "Great Transition" in the UK's economy could bring huge social, environmental and economic benefits.

UK looks to break climate logjam

Sat, 10/17/2009 - 22:05
The UK hopes to bridge divides over tackling climate change at a meeting representing the world's major economies in London.

Eco-homes plan for steelwork site

Thu, 10/15/2009 - 23:36
Four consortia are appointed to build six demonstrator eco-homes at the former Ravenscraig site in North Lanarkshire.

UK 'needs step change' on climate

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 07:28
The government needs new policies not based on the market if it is to meet climate targets, say official advisers.

You have been reading.

Mon, 10/12/2009 - 05:17
A round up of the stories you have been reading

'Wind powered' fire station opens

Sun, 10/11/2009 - 10:56
The first of a new generation of environmentally-friendly fire stations in Lincolnshire is preparing to open.

Drivers on track for greener trains

Sat, 10/10/2009 - 03:06
Train drivers are being retrained to take advantage of new technology that allows them to save energy, as long as they drive steadily.

Fear of steep energy bill rises

Fri, 10/09/2009 - 17:21
Domestic energy bills in the UK could rise by 60% by 2016 in a worst-case scenario, the energy regulator says.

The small business panel of experts

Fri, 10/09/2009 - 09:33
Email Martin Gibson, director of Envirowise on environmental issues.

Free £10k loans for 'green' homes

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:29
Interest free loans of up to £10,000 are made available for energy efficiency measures, the Scottish government announces.