Majority of UK public mistrusts corporate carbon claims, poll finds | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Two-thirds (66%) question whether companies are genuinely cutting carbon emissions. They say their greatest concern around company claims is that firms simply make one-off improvements to win publicity and then just return to business as usual (53%).

Is 'Climate Week' inspirational or hypocritical? | Damian Carrington | Environment | guardian.co.uk

The event is bankrolled by corporate sponsors, led by Tesco, who were rewarded by the Prime Minister repeating their "Every little helps" slogan in the context of cutting carbon. Other lead sponsors include the Royal Bank of Scotland, EDF energy, Aviva and Kelloggs. A small group of protesters outside the event sang and danced about RBS's large fossil fuel investments.

Harsh winter hampers hydro power in NH - Boston.com

The power generated at PSNH's nine hydroelectric plants last month was 8 percent below average for February because of all the snow, ice and sleet.