climate change targets

Biomass energy could be a big player in getting the UK to reach its 2050 climate change targets. That’s according to a recent paper that claims biomass heating could be a long-term, low-carbon heating solution and it should be supported more by the Government. Biomass heating systems burn wood pellets, chips or logs to provide […]

The European Parliament has voted against increasing limits on greenhouse gas emissions from 20% to 30% by 2020 from 1990 levels. WWF say support for the amendments came from Conservative MEPs, with Martin Callanan, leader of the UK Conservative delegation ignoring UK Government policy in favour of a 30% emissions reduction target for the EU. […]