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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.
Obama outlines plans to reward homeowners for improving energy efficiency
Earlier this week, US President Barack Obama outlined plans to introduce measures to reward homeowners for improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
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.
Ocean Power Technologies to deploy commercial wave energy station in US
UK-based Ocean Power Technologies is to deploy a commercial wave energy station off the coast of Oregon in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
US announces $3 billion investment in clean coal
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a $3.18 billion investment in commercial-scale carbon capture and storage technologies on Friday.
New York launches call for offshore wind power on Great Lakes
The New York Power Authority has launched a call for proposals for offshore wind power projects in the state-owned waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario.
Chevy Volt and plug-in Prius to debut in US
California is to be the first state to get the Chevy Volt, according to an announcement by General Motors at the Los Angeles Motor Show, while the new plug-in Prius will debut in Colorado before being rolled out in other states.
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.