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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.
UK could face power cuts unless energy market reformed, says regulator
The UK needs to take prompt action to reform its energy market to stave off power cuts, rising energy bills and achieve climate change target, says regulator.
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 agencies join forces to improve energy efficiency
The US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy are joining forces to improve the energy efficiency of homes, offices, buildings and industry by 2020.
Obama 2011 budget request backs energy efficiency
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for next year, despite having to deal with a deficit of $1.3 trillion, will boost investment in energy efficiency and nuclear power.
Smart grid could cut US emissions by 12%
Deploying a smart electricity grid across the board in the US could reduce usage and cut emissions by at least 12% by 2030, according to a new report.