Government launches Energy Bill to deliver 'transparency and certainty' for low carbon economy

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The government has today confirmed long-awaited plans for the biggest shake up to the energy industry in a generation, vowing that its ambitious package of "electricity market reforms" will bolster energy security, slash greenhouse gas emissions, and help create up to 250,000 new green jobs.

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A window into Microsoft's quest to become 'carbon neutral'

Microsoft today announced a commitment to achieve “carbon neutrality” for its energy use companywide during its upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1. It’s a bold and somewhat unusual plan, but consistent with the software giant’s other recent sustainability initiatives, which favor sophisticated, IT-fueled projects conducted in a transparent and accountable fashion.

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The 2012 "Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge" becomes green rally.

The 2012 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (30 March - 6 April),

second round of the 2012 FIA Cross Country World Cup and first round of FIM World Cup for bikes, has signed a deal to offset any environmental damage from the event. The agreement is signed between Automobile & Touring Club of UAE (ATCUAE) with Carbon Credit brokerage, Advanced Global Trading (AGT), and considered to be the first of its kind in the region.
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FedEx and BP push the envelope with carbon-neutral deliveries

Logistics company set to offset emissions from delivery of more than 200 million packages through BP Target Neutral scheme.

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Airlines Raring To Adopt Biofuels In Pursuit Of Carbon-neutral Growth

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The airline industry is currently striving to meet the challenges faced due to the rising fuel costs and the efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Biofuels provide a viable alternative to conventional fuel and enable airlines to reduce their environmental impact.

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GE applauds Labor's 'gutsy' carbon tax

THE Australian government had been "gutsy" to follow through on its pledge to introduce a carbon tax, according to the world's top industrial conglomerate.

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Co-op bank pledges £200m to UK renewables

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The Co-operative Bank increased its support for renewable energy today, by pledging to lend an additional £200 million to the sector in 2010.

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