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US energy-related emissions hit 20-year low
US CO2 emissions from energy use during the first three months of the year were down to their lowest level in 20 years, according to the government’s Energy Information Administration.
Chinese per capita emissions now equal the EU
Chinese per capita emissions of CO2 now stand at 7.2 tonnes, only just under the EU level of 7.5 tonnes, according to the latest figures from the European Commission.
Leaving green computer scheme “a mistake”, says Apple
US computer giant Apple has rejoined the green computer certification scheme it withdrew from last week after the move sparked widespread negative customer feedback.
Solar energy could meet one-sixth of heating and cooling needs, says IEA
Solar energy technologies could meet one-sixth of world’s heating and cooling needs, according a report out earlier this week from the International Energy Agency.
Surprise win for UK in global energy efficiency ranking
The UK has taken top spot in a new energy efficiency ranking of the world’s major economies drawn up by the not-for-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Apple drops out of green computer certification scheme
Apple has abruptly announced that it is withdrawing from a green computer certification scheme prompting San Francisco city authorities to drop its products.
Clean energy investment bounces back 24% to hit $60 billion
Global clean energy investment bounced back 24% in the second quarter of the year to hit almost $60 billion, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest report.
Large-scale wind farms in US and Argentina get go ahead
Plans for two major wind power developments have been given the go ahead to move forward in Argentina and the US.
Global renewable power generation to grow 40%, says IEA
Renewable power generation around the world will grow by more than 40% over the next five years, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
Two US solar manufacturers file for bankruptcy
US solar panel developers Konarka Technologies and Abound Solar have filed for bankruptcy in recent days.