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COP15: Optimism levels up at start of second week in Copenhagen
As week two of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen kicks off, there are only a few days left for negotiators to work on an agreement before over 110 of the world’s leaders arrive later in the week.
COP15: First week of summit ends in deadlock
The first week of discussions at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen has not ended in agreement and produced rifts between developed and developing nations, as well as between eastern and western Europe.
European bank supports grid connection between UK and Netherlands
The European Investment Bank has agreed to contribute €300 million towards the cost of the BritNed Interconnector, a submarine electricity transmission cable between the UK and the Netherlands.
EU confirms €1.5 billion funding for carbon capture and offshore wind projects
The European Commission has confirmed funding of €1.5 billion for 15 carbon capture and storage and offshore wind farms across the region.
COP15: Leaked ‘Danish’ text casts shadow over talks
Leaked text that apparently shows a draft agreement drawn up before the discussions started this week has angered many developing nations.
COP15: Gordon Brown calls on EU to cut emissions by 30%
After the flurry of the opening day at the Copenhagen climate change summit, discussions get underway with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling on the EU to commit to a 30% cut in emissions by 2020.
Nine European countries sign up to North Sea supergrid
Nine European countries have signed up to a plan to develop an offshore grid in the North and Irish Seas to transmit energy generated by offshore wind farms to land.
Climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen
As the United Nations climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen today, an agreement to cut emissions to the level required to avoid the worst effects of climate change may be closer than many observers have thought, according to a report.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers call for global fuel efficiency cooperation
Over a dozen of the world’s major heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturers are calling on for global cooperation on fuel efficiency metrics, methodologies and regulations.
Household appliances not living up to efficiency standard, says research
Household appliances like washer-driers, ovens and light bulbs are not all living up to their energy efficiency labels, according to tests carried out by UK Government department Defra.