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Germany unveils electric mobility plan
The German federal government has adopted a National Development Plan for Electric Mobility which it says forms a crucial element of its ecological industrial policy.
Europe considering mandatory energy efficiency targets
European energy and environment ministers meeting this week in Åre, Sweden have been debating whether the EU’s target of reducing energy consumption 20% by 2020 should be made mandatory, according to reports.
Europe adopts tighter energy efficiency requirements
The European Commission has adopted four Eco-design regulations that will tighten up the energy efficiency requirements for common industrial and household electrical items.
Shipping agrees to voluntary energy efficiency measures
At the end of last week, the United Nations shipping agency the International Maritime Organisation agreed to voluntary proposals to reduce emissions.
G8 leaders agree to limit global temperature rises
G8 leaders meeting in L’Aquila, Italy this week have agreed to limit global temperature rises to 2°C and cut emissions by 80% by 2050.
EU energy project funding overlooks energy efficiency
The EU has approved a major allocation of €3.98 billion in economic recovery funds for energy projects, but energy efficiency and renewable energy projects will only get what is leftover.
Is the clean economy going to begin at G8 talks in Italy?
Leading companies and WWF International are calling on global leaders meeting in L’Aquila, Italy this week to “let the clean economy begin”.
Sweden puts European “eco-efficiency” top of the agenda
Sweden, who officially took over the EU presidency last week, has pledged to put energy efficiency at the top of its agenda.
Europe releases €140 million for hydrogen and fuel cell research
The European Commission is releasing €140 million for research into the bottlenecks holding up fuel cell and hydrogen technologies from market.
Europe finances CCS demonstration in China
The European Commission has set out plans to establish an investment scheme to co-finance the design and construction of a demonstration power plant with carbon capture and storage in China.