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European cities, energy suppliers and carmakers join forces on electric vehicles
A European consortium of 19 cities and regions, 12 electricity suppliers and 17 carmakers have joined forces in a bid to undertake a major effort to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
EC to call for implementation of Copenhagen Accord
European energy and environment ministers meeting in Seville, Spain this weekend are expected to call on the EU to implement the Copenhagen Accord and urge other countries to follow suit, according to reports.
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Ireland launches smart meter customer trial
The Irish Government announced last week its trial of smart electricity meters is entering the next stage with the roll out of display units and incentives for customers to reduce usage.
French carbon tax ruled ‘unconstitutional’
Just days before it was due to come into effect, President Nicolas Sarkozy’s carbon tax has been ruled unconstitutional by a French court, according to press reports.
COP15: Climate change talks end in Brokenhagen
And what of Copenhagen in the end? Environmental groups are dubbing the summit “Brokenhagen”. But were the talks a complete disaster or is there some light at the end of the tunnel?
COP15: Last day of summit brings new determination to reach agreement
As the final day of talks at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen begins, there seems to be new determination to reach a deal despite agreement remaining on a knife edge.
COP15: Final deadline for agreement approaches
As the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen moves into the final stages, the possibility of a deal looks more remote.
COP15: World leaders converge on Copenhagen but deal still looks distant
World leaders – 119 of them – converge on the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen today, but the likelihood of reaching an actual deal remains on a knife edge.
European bank launches assistance scheme for energy efficiency and renewables
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank are joining forces to launch as assistance scheme for local authorities in the region wishing to invest in energy efficiency and renewables.
COP15: US and Japan pledge donations to developing world fund
After a shaky start to the second week of negotiations at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen with a walk out by many African nations in protest at the lack of a deal, the US and Japan have stepped in with pledges of assistance for the developing world.