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Yahoo overhauls banner ad system

New advertising marketplace goes live as 'Apt' More...

Experts warn of new PDF attacks

Exploit kits spreading for file-based attacks More...

Apple issues Java updates

OS X gets security and stability fixes More...

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Monitor bandwidth activity with NetWorx

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LED Lighting Could Form Future Wireless Networks

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Environmental groups furious as Hoon gives Stansted expansion go-ahead

New Transport Secretary grants approval to 40 per cent increase in passenger numbers

Report cranks up pressure on shipping to go green

New study showing shipping's carbon footprint is greater than aviation's prompts calls for tighter regulations and carbon trading More...

Obama names energy as top priority

As new proposals for a US cap-and-trade scheme are debuted, presidential hopefuls both reiterate commitment to tackle carbon emissions More...

EU backs California-style "ban" on new coal plants

Environment committee votes for emission standards that would halt the building of coal-fired plants without CCS More...

Defra retains wide range of climate change-related responsibilities

Despite the formation of a new energy and climate change department, Defra will continue to hold responsibility for related issues such as flooding, adaptation and waste More...

UK leads world in corporate carbon disclosure

Latest report from Carbon Disclosure Project suggests UK firms' climate change strategies have an edge over international rivals, but there is still plenty more work to do More...

EU climate change programme in balance as crucial talks begin

MEPs vote in favour of tougher carbon emission rules, but opposition to wide-reaching programme in some member states is strengthening More...

UK biofuel agency insists industry is on track to sustainability

Renewable Fuels Agency report shows progress is being made to improve biofuel's green credentials, but many high profile firms are still uncertain whether their fuel meets sustainability standards More...

Climate Change Committee to call for 80 per cent emissions cut

Aviation and shipping also to be included in targets, as independent committee calls for significant toughening of climate change bill More...

Ozone levels still dangerously high, says Royal Society

Scientific body claims EU restrictions are failing to tackle rising ozone pollution levels, as weather systems carries gas in from other parts of the world More...

Environment Agency reveals investigation into African eWaste scandal

After initial claims to the contrary, the Environment Agency has confirmed it is looking into firms suspected of illegally shipping electronic waste to scrap yards in Nigeria and Ghana More...