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Report raises fresh concerns about biofuels
A report published by a group of environmental organisations including Transport & Environment, Oxfam International and Friends of the Earth Europe raises fresh doubts that biofuels could cause more environmental harm than good.
EU policy on electric cars is flawed, says report
A report from green group Transport & Environment concludes that EU policy on electric cars is flawed and could lead to increase emissions and oil use.
Global investment of $10.5 trillion in low-carbon technology needed, says IEA
A global investment of $10.5 trillion in low-carbon technologies, particularly renewables and energy efficiency, is needed if the worst effects of climate change are to be staved off, says the International Energy Agency.
£1.4 billion loan fund opens for UK onshore wind farms
The European Investment Bank, RBS, Lloyds Banking Group and BNP Paribas Fortis yesterday opened a £1.4 billion loan fund for UK onshore wind farms.
Germany tops list of best energy efficiency policies
Germany has topped a list of the best and worst energy efficiency policies drawn up by Ecofys and Germanwatch for WWF and E3G.
France to be at centre of Renault’s electric car strategy
Carmaker Renault has announced that it is to produce its zero-emission electric city car at its Flins plant outside Paris.
EU and US join forces to boost energy cooperation
The EU and US are joining forces on a new Energy Council to strengthen cooperation on energy issues including low-carbon sources, new technologies and security of supply.
Greens accuse EU presidency of ‘greenwash’ on energy labelling
Green MEPs are accusing the Swedish Presidency of ‘greenwashing’ the energy efficiency labelling scheme for domestic appliances like washing machines and fridges.
UK Prime Minister says ‘breakthrough’ on climate change reached
UK Prime Minister is hailing the agreement reached by the EU Council on climate change funding a ‘breakthrough’ ahead of the Copenhagen summit in December.
European plans for Saharan solar power move a step forward
Plans to provide 15% of Europe’s power from solar power generators in the Sahara by 2050 have moved a step forward with the formation of a consortium of companies.