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  • Pioneering research could pave way for more sustainable palm oil

    A radical research programme to map how the UK uses imported palm oil could halt the loss of rainforest thousands of miles away.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Research on green claims

    Defra has today published research on claims about environmental performance on products and packaging.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy Minister gives go-ahead to new North Sea development

    The vital role of North Sea oil and gas in securing the UK’s future energy supplies was underlined today in Aberdeen by Energy Minister Charles…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes

    The contracts have been awarded through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Nuclear Industry Forum

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. The Prime Minister, in his second day of office, came to my department. He tasked us with…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Richard Benyon views the homes of the future

    Business Research Establishment work with the UK's main developers and manufacturers to promote the latest cutting edge sustainable innovations and technologies.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry's speech on sustainable energy security

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me here today. I’m please to be speaking at this event that focuses on the heart of one of the biggest …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Speech: Energy Security and Green Economy Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be introduced to improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses, to promote low carbon energy production and to secure energy supplies."

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Huhne backs Aberdeen's energy industries

    Aberdeen today received a vote of confidence from new UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP. Visiting only a week…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government