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World leaders launch energy efficiency partnership
Energy ministers from around the world got together at the G8 meeting in Rome last weekend to launch the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation.
Australia launches pre-combustion CO2 capture project
Australia’s Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies has launched a three-year study of pre-combustion carbon capture technologies.
Efficiency measures could reduce Canada’s energy demand by 50% by 2050
Immediate implementation of available energy efficiency and renewable technologies could reduce energy demand by 50% and CO2 emissions by 82% by 2050, according to a report from Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council.
Low-carbon projects in emerging markets receive €4.7 million
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, a public-private partnership that facilitates financing for energy projects, is to fund 49 low-carbon projects around the world to the tune of €4.7 million.
Canada takes action on standby power consumption
The Government of Canada has passed legislation that will allow the tighter regulation of standby power consumption by electronic goods such as computers, battery chargers and TVs.
UK and China sign £10 million low carbon technology agreement
The UK’s Carbon Trust has signed a £10 million agreement with the China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation to support the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies in China.
Australia delays planned carbon-reduction scheme
Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has announced a one-year delay in the introduction of its planned Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, citing the global recession.
China and India make headway on energy efficiency
China and India say they are making headway to improve energy efficiency, according to local reports.
Renault-Nissan Alliance inks zero-emission deal with China
In what could be the first step towards introducing zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) to China, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has partnered with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to help produce a comprehensive national strategy .
Airlines back carbon emissions trading scheme
Ahead of the Copenhagen climate change meeting this December, an international group of airlines has come together for the first time to draw up a framework for addressing CO2 emissions from aviation.