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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.
Local communities in UK go green
Twelve local communities around the UK have been awarded up to £500,000 to install green technologies, while another nine local councils are working with the Government on carbon emission plans.
EPA adds land use change into biofuel sustainability standards
Earlier this week, US President Barack Obama confirmed new initiatives to drive biofuels and clean coal, including an updated a renewable fuels standard increasing the amount used for transportation.
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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.
US city of Seattle to target energy-wasting buildings
The US city of Seattle is introducing new rules to help identify and target energy inefficient buildings as part of plans to reduce energy consumption by 20%.
US takes steps to boost biofuels and clean coal
The US Administration is taking steps to boost the development of biofuels and clean coal.
North east England bids to become carbon capture hub
The north east of England launched a bid yesterday to become a hub for the development of carbon capture and storage.
New wave in marine energy projects
A number of new marine energy projects are getting underway in the UK and elsewhere around the globe.