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Climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen
As the United Nations climate change conference kicks off in Copenhagen today, an agreement to cut emissions to the level required to avoid the worst effects of climate change may be closer than many observers have thought, according to a report.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers call for global fuel efficiency cooperation
Over a dozen of the world’s major heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturers are calling on for global cooperation on fuel efficiency metrics, methodologies and regulations.
Australia’s carbon emissions scheme receives fresh setback
The Australian Government’s plans to introduce an Emissions Trading Scheme received a setback when it was rejected by the Senate.
China receives EU bank loan of €134 million to improve efficiency
The European Investment Bank is loaning China €134 million to support four projects aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions by 830,000 tons.
South Africa receives major boost to renewables and efficiency efforts
South Africa is set to benefit from a major investment of $500 million from the Clean Technology Fund and €40 million from the European Investment Bank to promote renewables and energy efficiency.
UK Prime Minister unveils $10 billion climate change fund
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled a $10 billion fund over the weekend to help the poorest nations cut emissions and deal with the effects of climate change.
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Canadian railway trials fat-based biodiesel
Canadian Pacific railway is trialling a biodiesel based on animal fat, waste grease and vegetable oil in four locomotives.
Obama to take 17% emissions reduction target to Copenhagen
The White House yesterday confirmed that President Barack Obama will attend the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen next month.
Developing nations need £10 billion a year for low-carbon technology
Developing nations need £10 billion a year to develop and deploy low-carbon technologies, according to a report from the University of Sussex Energy Group.
Australian Emissions Trading Scheme moves a step closer
Agreement on Australia’s contentious Emissions Trading Scheme moved a step closer with the announcement that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has struck a deal with opposition parties ahead of a vote scheduled in the Australian Parliament for later this week.