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EU must commit to green power for electric cars, says report
The EU must ensure that electric cars run green electricity so that their introduction does not increase carbon emissions, says a report from environmental groups.
EU carbon market failing to drive low-carbon investment, says report
The EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme is failing to deliver much needed investment in low carbon technologies, says a report from UK MPs.
Strong wind growth in China, US and Europe bucks predictions
The world’s wind power capacity grew by nearly a third in 2009, taking total installations to 157.9 GW with China leading the way, according to the Global Wind Energy Council.
EU finally agrees €6 billion investment in clean coal
After a year of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed to use allowances from the region’s emissions trading scheme worth €6 billion to support carbon capture and storage demonstration and renewable energy projects.
55 nations pledge to cut emissions under Copenhagen Accord
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat has confirmed that 55 nations have pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Copenhagen Accord.
UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.
US and EU sign up to Copenhagen Accord as deadline looms
The US and EU formally signed up to the Copenhagen Accord this week as the end of January deadline looms.
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.