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Climate change is one the biggest issues facing the global economy - and everyone knows that companies have a role in slowing it down. True, some of the science may still be controversial. But the overwhelming consensus is that the global warming is a real threat, and that the carbon dioxide produced by cars, factories and households is largely responsible for that. If we don't find a way of tackling this issue the world is going to face an environmental crisis. Yet there are few easy answers, companies can reduce their carbon footprint by using technology more efficiently. An estimated 30 percent of the energy used by British business is wasted - cutting that would make a big difference. New low-carbon technologies can be developed. But any solutions are going to require plenty of investment - and some hard choices as well. Matthew Lynn discusses those issues with his guests Peter Hoskin from the Spectator, and Mark Williamson, Director of Innovations at the Carbon Trust.

Moving from analysis to action

Dr Mark Williamson

2nd September, 2008

Dr Mark Williamson, Director of Innovations at the Carbon Trust, believes the UK can take the lead in low carbon innovation

Carbon Trust innovation in renewables

3rd September, 2008

Offshore wind is expected to play the pivotal role in the UK’s renewable energy strategy

Bioenergy: sorting the chaff from the wheat

Dr Robert Trezona

3rd September, 2008

Despite controversy, Dr Robert Trezona, Head of Research and Development at the Carbon Trust, says bioenergy has a vital role to play

Green and growing: cash in on the low carbon economy

John Hutton

3rd September, 2008

John Hutton, Secretary of State for Business, explains how British firms can profit from pioneering green technologies

High oil prices are here to stay

Jai Singh

3rd September, 2008

Jai Singh argues that the days of cheap oil are gone for good due to a step-change in the demand for energy

Case Studies

3rd September, 2008

The Carbon Trust accelerates low carbon innovation by helping early-stage businesses turn promising technologies into commercially viable products. The companies below are just some examples of those that have been successful in making low carbon technologies a reality — playing their part in reducing carbon emissions in the UK and beyond.