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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.

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 and EU sign up to Copenhagen Accord as deadline looms

The US and EU formally signed up to the Copenhagen Accord this week as the end of January deadline looms.

Ontario's existing Stone Mills solar farm

Samsung leads major investment in green energy for Ontario

A consortium led by South Korean companies Samsung C&T and Korea Electric Power Corporation plans to invest CAN$7 billion in renewable energy technology for the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta (Left) and Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar.

UK and UAE launch £1 million energy policy research fund

UK and UAE launch £1 million energy policy research fund

The UK Government and the United Arab Emirates announced the establishment of a joint £1 million fund for renewable energy policy research at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi earlier this week.

Hydro-Québec to launch Canadian electric vehicle trial

Hydro-Québec to launch Canadian electric vehicle trial

French Canadian electricity company Hydro-Québec has announced the launch of the largest yet trial of electric vehicles in Canada.

EC to call for implementation of Copenhagen Accord

EC to call for implementation of Copenhagen Accord

European energy and environment ministers meeting in Seville, Spain this weekend are expected to call on the EU to implement the Copenhagen Accord and urge other countries to follow suit, according to reports.

Canada to invest $146 million in clean energy projects

Canada to invest $146 million in clean energy projects

The Government of Canada is to invest up to $146 million over the next five years in 19 clean energy projects spanning energy use in buildings, community heat generation, renewables and energy storage.

eSolar solar thermal power plant

Boost for sun and wind power in China

Boost for sun and wind power in China

Concentrating solar power specialist eSolar has announced a deal with Chinese power equipment manufacturer Penglai Electric to build 2 GW of solar thermal power plants in China in the next decade.

COP15: Climate change talks end in Brokenhagen

COP15: Climate change talks end in Brokenhagen

And what of Copenhagen in the end? Environmental groups are dubbing the summit “Brokenhagen”. But were the talks a complete disaster or is there some light at the end of the tunnel?