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Zero-emissions electric version of black cab launched

A specialist green taxi supplier has launched an electric version of the classic London black cab.

Certification scheme for green electricity tariffs launched

A certification scheme has been devised to identify the greenest electricity tariffs and suppliers in the UK.

Tax needed for transition to low carbon economy

A new report from the Environmental Audit Committee claims that carbon prices are not high enough to make the Emissions Trading Scheme effective.

Thinktank calls for end of tax breaks for high polluters

The Green Alliance has said that the government could cut the budget deficit and meet green targets by ending tax breaks for high-polluting industries.

Low carbon towns programme launched today

The government has announced the UK's largest ever green home building programme today.

New dedicated EU waste agency proposed

A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.

Supermarket giant to convert waste into low carbon fuel

A national supermarket chain has pledged to turn all of its food waste into electricity by 2012.

PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway

PricewaterhouseCoopers calls for higher carbon reduction targets to reach 2050 goals.

Environmental laws extended to civil bodies

Two of the UK's key environmental bodies have been given greater law-enforcement powers.

Low carbon challenge nets millions

The government has announced that 12 communities across the UK have each won up to £500,000 after successfully competing in the UK's low carbon challenge.