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UN launches energy and climate change advisory group
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday launched a new advisory group for energy and climate change.
Renewables legislation takes step forward in US and backwards in Australia
The US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has approved a comprehensive energy bill supporting renewables and energy efficiency, but the Australian Senate has postponed a debate on new renewables legislation.
Ukraine agrees energy efficiency action plan
The Ukrainian government has signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on a sustainable energy action plan.
France and Japan unveil plans to curb carbon emissions
The French and Japanese governments have unveiled measures to help the respective nations cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy efficiency outperforming climate investment, says HSBC
The energy efficiency and management sector is outperforming the climate change sector thanks to recent government stimulus measures, according to the latest HSBC Climate Change Index.
Aviation commits to carbon neutral growth
The International Air Transport Association has committed to carbon-neutral growth by 2020 and improving fuel efficiency 1.5% every year between now and then.
China says its renewable resources will match Europe by 2020
China is planning a massive expansion of wind and solar power that will see 20% of its energy come from renewable sources by 2020, matching European targets, according to a report in The Guardian.
Green investment takes the lead
For the first time, global investment in green energy last year overtook fossil fuels such as gas and coal, according to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme.
China to promote energy efficient appliances
China is planning to promote energy efficient appliances such as air conditioners in a bid to save 75 TW hours of power a year, according to report from Reuters.
World Bank backs energy efficiency and clean energy in Turkey and Belarus
The World Bank has announced financing of $600 million for Turkey and a $125 million loan for Belarus.