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COP15: First week of summit ends in deadlock
The first week of discussions at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen has not ended in agreement and produced rifts between developed and developing nations, as well as between eastern and western Europe.
COP15: Leaked ‘Danish’ text casts shadow over talks
Leaked text that apparently shows a draft agreement drawn up before the discussions started this week has angered many developing nations.
COP15: Gordon Brown calls on EU to cut emissions by 30%
After the flurry of the opening day at the Copenhagen climate change summit, discussions get underway with UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling on the EU to commit to a 30% cut in emissions by 2020.
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.