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Ayrshire Power drops plans for coal-fired power station in Scotland
Ayrshire Power Limited has dropped its controversial plans for a new coal-fired power station with carbon capture and storage technology at Hunterston in Scotland.
US EPA’s right to limit emissions from power plants upheld
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s right to set legal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles has been upheld by a federal appeals court.
“Gaping holes” in Rio+20 draft deal, say environmental groups
The draft text outlined on the opening days of the Rio+20 Summit in Brazil has “gaping holes”, according to environmental group Friends of the Earth.
Political and business leaders call for action to save climate and economy
A group of international political and business leaders including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair have published an open letter calling for coordinated action to save the climate and the economy.
BOC latest to take stake in 2Co Energy’s CCS project
BOC is joining Samsung as the latest stakeholder in 2Co Energy’s Don Valley carbon capture and storage project in South Yorkshire.
New technologies could slash carbon emissions, says IEA
New technologies could transform the global energy system, reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy security and generating a huge investment return, says the International Energy Agency.
Global renewables investment soars to $257 billion
Despite worldwide economic woes, global investment in renewable power and fuels rose 17% last year to reach a record level of $257 billion, according to a new report.
UK and Norway agree energy parnership
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and his Norwegian counterpart Jens Stoltenberg yesterday signed a ‘landmark’ energy partnership to secure affordable, long-term supplies.
IEA sets out rules for ‘golden age of gas’
The International Energy Agency yesterday set out the ‘golden rules’ for exploiting natural gas while allaying concerns over environmental and social impacts.
Cold winter and economic recovery drive rising EU emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions across the whole European Union were up 2.4% in 2010 driven by a cold winter and economic recovery after the 2009 recession, according to the European Environment Agency.