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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.

Offshore wind turbines (Credit: EWEA)

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.

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.

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US takes steps to boost biofuels and clean coal

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

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.

UK could face power cuts unless energy market reformed, says regulator

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

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.

Ocean Power Technologies' PowerBuoy device deployed in Hawaii

New wave in marine energy projects

New wave in marine energy projects

A number of new marine energy projects are getting underway in the UK and elsewhere around the globe.

Obama 2011 budget request backs energy efficiency

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.