Day: 26 July 2010

Irish green IT scheme cuts carbon

A scheme allowing Irish businesses to green their information technology and get the money back through tax breaks has seen one firm reduce costs by 30%.

Chinese flooding set to peak

Devastating floods across China look like peaking today (July 26) following torrential rain over the weekend.

China joins exclusive high-tech nuclear club

China has become the eighth country in the world to generate electricity using the latest advances in nuclear reactor technology.

Gas giants spat over price comparison ad

Advertising watchdogs have upheld a complaint by British Gas over a rival provider's 'unfair' price claims in a newspaper advertisement.

Government blueprint for better marine management

The coalition government has published a series of policy documents aimed at balancing the protection of the seas with their use.

India unveils $35 solar laptop

The Indian government is planning to provide thousands of students with solar-powered laptops costing just $35.

Campaigners take ‘green scissors’ to US budget

A coalition of green Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and consumer groups has earmarked billions of dollars in potential budget cuts to help balance USA books while reducing the country's environmental impact.

Bookies pay out as BP CEO’s future looks bleak

BP is holding a board meeting today (26 July) which could end in its chief executive stepping down.

UK to miss 2020 renewable target

Research released this morning (July 26) claims the UK will miss renewable energy targets unless £10 billion is invested.

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