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G8 making progress on carbon capture and storage
“Significant progress” has been made towards the commercialisation of carbon capture and storage, according to a new report being presented to G8 leaders at the June Summit in Canada.
Nuclear power could triple by 2050, says IEA
Greenhouse gas emissions could be slashed by tripling the capacity of nuclear power over the next 40 years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.
India boosts renewable energy to 16.8 GW
India boosted its total installed renewable energy capacity to over 16.8 GW in 2009/10, according to figures from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Fossil fuel subsidies must end, says OECD
The OECD is renewing its calls to end fossil fuel subsidies should end in a statement yesterday to help cut greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming.
Canada cuts greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
The Canadian Government has downgraded it greenhouse gas emission reduction targets to 5 million tonnes in 2010, 8 million tonnes in 2011 and 10 million tonnes in 2012 below business-as-usual levels.
Masdar, Total and Abengoa Solar to build concentrated solar power plant
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy initiative Masdar has appointed oil and gas giant Total and Spanish company Abengoa Solar to build the Middle East’s first concentrated solar power plant.
Ontario green energy policy triggers record-breaking private investment
Rarely has there been such a direct connection between a game-changing public policy initiative and a series of record-breaking corporate investments in wind and solar energy.
Light shines on solar power in Australian budget
The Australian Government’s 2010-11 budget announced earlier this week, which pledged an A$652.5 million funds for renewables, will invest an extra A$110.5 million in solar power.
Australia commits A$652.5 million to renewables
The Australian Government, which recently delayed its planned cap-and-trade and halted a high-profile home insulation programme, has pledged A$652.5 million over four years to develop renewables.
Global leaders meet to promote energy efficiency
The leaders of 15 countries and the European Commission met in Washington DC yesterday to promote join efforts on energy efficiency strategies and initiatives.