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UK government spells out new energy policy
28 Jul 2010The British coalition government has fleshed out its latest thinking on how it aims to tackle the twin challenge of boosting energy security to avoid price spikes for business consumers while cutting emissions by 80% by 2050 relative to 1990 levels.
France adopts new sustainable development plan
28 Jul 2010A new French sustainable development strategy for the period 2010-13 was adopted on Tuesday by a government committee headed by environment minister Jean-Louis Borloo. The aim is to guide policies at local, national and international levels.
EnergyGerman firms blast plan to cut energy tax breaks
28 Jul 2010The German industry has strongly criticised a finance ministry plan to reduce the energy tax breaks companies enjoy. The plan, leaked to journalists on Tuesday, is part of an austerity package presented in June. It could generate about €1.5bn in revenue annually.
Energy, General PolicyIceland stresses geothermal expertise in Brussels
28 Jul 2010The EU could benefit from Iceland's significant expertise in developing geothermal technology in the run up to 2020, foreign minister Össur Skarphédinsson said in Brussels on Tuesday as the country formally opened accession talks.
Climate, Pollution & NatureEurope's mountain ecosystems at risk – EEA
28 Jul 2010Mountain ecosystems, which cover 29% of the EU, are facing severe threats from intensifying agriculture, unsustainable exploitation and climate change, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) released on Wednesday.
Chemicals, TransportCar industry urged to use HFC-free refrigerants
28 Jul 2010Pro-CO2 refrigerant group BeyondHFCs has criticised a decision by US car maker General Motors to use HFC-1234yf, a HFC refrigerant with a lower climate impact, in mobile air conditioning systems, calling it a "very worrying" move.
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- 26 Jul 2010 UK 'faces major offshore wind financing gap'
- 26 Jul 2010 Greek RE plan focuses on wind power, biomass
- 26 Jul 2010 France told to reform its electricity market
- 26 Jul 2010 Budget airlines slam German air passenger tax
- 23 Jul 2010 EU may ban dichlorobenzene in air fresheners
- 23 Jul 2010 Commission awards €250m for Life+ projects
- 23 Jul 2010 Brussels consults on EU raw materials initiative
- 23 Jul 2010 EIB drops controversial Ethiopian dam project
- 23 Jul 2010 New CLP guidance for transport of toxic goods
- 22 Jul 2010 Industry fears over cost of sulphur limits for ships
- 22 Jul 2010 UN seeks to avoid legal gap after Kyoto expires
- 22 Jul 2010 EU biodiesel production up 16%, says industry
- 22 Jul 2010 JRC calls for consistency in BPA assessments
- 21 Jul 2010 Countries launch global clean energy initiatives
- 21 Jul 2010 Business leaders call for 30% carbon cut target
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28 Jul 2010
- US Senate unveils draft energy law Renewable Energy World
- Fears over Europe's plan to allow national GM bans Nature magazine
- Greece to invest €12bn in 'green growth' by 2015 Reuters
- UK electric car grant scheme cut by 80% – green groups The Guardian
26 Jul 2010
- Turkey advised to further improve its energy efficiency Press release
- Australian PM confirms emissions trading delay Reuters
- Hungary to submit renewable energy action plan in September BBJ
- Czech minister warns against 30% carbon cut Prague Daily Monitor
- Swedish utility tests CO2-scrubbing algae in Germany The Local
23 Jul 2010
- Trafigura fined €1m for exporting toxic waste to Africa The Guardian
- British government axes its sustainability watchdog BBC
- China's carbon dioxide emissions 'may peak by 2030' Bloomberg
- US Senate puts plan to cap carbon emissions on hold AFP
22 Jul 2010
- Climate policies in Spain 'strengthen the services sector' AlphaGalileo
- US seeks to introduce stricter rules on cosmetics Los Angeles Times
- British lawmakers to probe decision to allow deepwater drilling AP
- Chances of proposing US climate law slim, says senator Reuters
21 Jul 2010
EEA chief speaks up for biodiversity
ENDS Europe's Sonja van Renssen asks the EEA’s Jacqueline McGlade how she expects the agency’s new biodiversity tools to help shape EU policy
