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Researches and MPs are pressing the British government to do more for commercialization of carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the country heads towards a major display of CCS technology in 2014. It is expected that the winning bidder to receive funding for this CCS demo would be chosen within the next 12 months; the bidder will have to demonstrate burial of 2 million tonnes of CO2 per annum generated by a 400 MW coal-fired plant.

It seems that opposition against coal power plants is gaining momentum. We reported earlier that the UK government is under pressure to take strict action against coal-fired plants and now it looks like US coal plants are having a tough time as well.

The UK government's attempt to lower CO2 emissions by raising vehicle tax on high-emission vehicles could be a complete failure in environmental terms. The reason for this is simple - driving technique has a huge effect on a vehicle's emissions. This article looks at just how big the effect of poor driving can be.

Amid high fuel prices, the British Prime Minister wants energy companies to pay an additional £500 million through purchase of carbon permits. The permits, which would probably come in £100 million per year for 5 consecutive years, will be to offset the carbon dioxide emissions of the power firms. Gordon Brown plans to use this money to support poor families that are under fire because of escalating fuel prices.

You may think Gas prices are high in the US, try living in the UK with a litre of unleaded currently £1.13 and a litre of diesel £1.31. Yep that's pounds sterling and litre's not gallon's. Here's ten fuel efficient cars for the UK driver and you can save money off list.

US companies have taken the UK’s voluntary ban seriously by removing additives for the EU market. Mars has removed artificial colors from Skittles and Starbust sold overseas, as has Kraft removed color additives from Lunchables. Sorry American children, but you are still getting these nasty treats filled with artificial ingredients linked to hyperactivity.

Organizations selling carbon offsets may now get more exposure if they expand their operations to the UK, especially if they are interested in providing offsets to the airline industry. The Air Transport User Council (ATUC) reports that more people are now buying offsets although the general public is still concerned about high ticket prices.

An independent new report from the UK's Renewable Fuel Agency concludes that biofuel production must be scaled back. The report says that if this fails to happen, the result could be an increase in greenhouse gases and continuing, problematic rises in food prices.

The report concludes that a sustainable biofuel industry is possible, but it must be carefully regulated to avoid the problems already being seen as a result of large-scale feedstock production for biofuel use.

SCHNEWS asks who's harassing who as hunt seeks giant exclusion zone.

“If we can get this, it will be a massive victory for hunting and will set a precedent for other hunts to follow.” Simon Bonner – Countryside Alliance chairman.

The green job market in the UK is weathering the current economic conditions in stride. The pay isn't bad either.  

As much of the news in America focuses on the troubles of gasoline at $4 per gallon, it is worthwhile to look around the world and see the effects of high gas prices there as well, especially how it impacts one’s carbon footprint and global warming.

Eco-Libris blog on a green conference of the British Booksellers Association (BA) that took part just before the British Book Industry Awards, the Oscars of the British book business.

Fantastic and funny overview of bicycling in the UK.

Watch out Swiss Family Robinson, this treehouse in Northumberland County, UK is 6000 square feet! Who knew that McMansions would appear in the trees?

According to a new report the UK Government needs to do more to help British small businesses to "go green".

“Many small businesses are keen to exercise their green credentials and to reduce their carbon footprint, but this Government is simply making it too difficult and too expensive for them,”...