June Update

Scotland fails to meet carbon targets for second year running
Scotland has missed its annual carbon reduction target for the second year in a row, according to figures released today.

Too many EU citizens and businesses unaware of environmental issues
Raising awareness of environmental issues amongst EU citizens and businesses is the first step to achieving behavioural change and reducing the impact created by EU cities, says the European Commission's director-general for Environment.

B&Q 'well on way' to 90% carbon slash by 2023
B&Q has reduced its CO2 emissions by 29% against a 2006/7 baseline, despite a 10% increase in total square footage of its stores, according to the company's annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report released today.

IEA plan could stop emissions growth by 2020 at no net economic cost
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has urged governments to adopt four policies that it claims will stop growth in energy-related emissions by 2020 at no net economic cost.

DHL to 'drive better results' with carbon cutting truck design
Logistics company DHL has unveiled a prototype hybrid electric truck which it claims could reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 25%.

UK law firms cut carbon emissions by almost 2%
Leading UK law firms have reduced carbon emissions by 1.8%, more than 29,000 tonnes of CO2, over the past 12 months, according to a report published today.

BREAKING: Sir Robert Smith appointed temporary chair of energy and climate change committee
Sir Robert Smith will replace Conservative MP Tim Yeo as chairman of the energy and climate change committee, following Yeo's decision to temporarily step down amidst lobbying allegations.

Tim Yeo stands down as committee chairman following lobbying claims
Tim Yeo has agreed to temporarily step aside as chairman of the energy and climate change select committee following allegations that he offered to advise energy companies for cash.