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EU wind power grows steadily, funding issue looms | Reuters

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

‘Reuters – Investment in new European wind farms is likely to hold steady in 2010, adding a further 13 percent to capacity, but funding problems cloud the outlook, the European Wind Energy Association EWEA said on Monday.’

via EU wind power grows steadily, funding issue looms | Reuters.

U.S. East carbon prices hit record low in auction | Reuters

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

‘Reuters – Prices for permits allowing power plants to emit the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the U.S. East fell to a record low in a quarterly auction, the regional market said on Friday, reflecting low demand for electricity.’

via U.S. East carbon prices hit record low in auction | Reuters.

White House eyes veto if Senate curbs EPA climate power | Reuters

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

‘Reuters – The White House on Tuesday threatened a presidential veto if Congress passes a measure to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.’

via White House eyes veto if Senate curbs EPA climate power | Reuters.

Chinese cleantech firms outperforming U.S. and Europe | Reuters

Monday, June 7th, 2010

‘Reuters – China has outperformed Western countries in new energy and other clean technologies thanks to its focus on commercialization, rather than the technology itself, said Melissa Guzy, China managing director of VantagePoint Venture Partners VPVP.’

via Chinese cleantech firms outperforming U.S. and Europe | Reuters.

Exclusive: EU to overhaul GM crop system | Reuters

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

‘Reuters – The European Union is to radically overhaul its approval system for genetically modified GM crops from next month, opening the way to large-scale GM cultivation in Europe, draft proposals seen by Reuters on Friday showed.’

via Exclusive: EU to overhaul GM crop system | Reuters.

Robert Reich: Why Obama Should Put BP Under Temporary Receivership

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

‘It’s time for the federal government to put BP under temporary receivership, which gives the government authority to take over BP’s operations in the Gulf of Mexico until the gusher is stopped. This is the only way the public will know what’s going on, be confident enough resources are being put to stopping the gusher, ensure BP’s strategy is correct, know the government has enough clout to force BP to use a different one if necessary, and be sure the president is ultimately in charge.’

via Robert Reich: Why Obama Should Put BP Under Temporary Receivership.

Can California Lead the Nation on Feed-In Tariffs? | SolveClimate.com

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

‘California legislators have struggled to pass a “feed-in tariff” for renewable power that actually works. But a new push looks to fix past mistakes and make California a national model for a financing technique that has helped to turn Germany and Spain into world leaders in solar energy.’

via Can California Lead the Nation on Feed-In Tariffs? | SolveClimate.com.

Rich-poor rifts stall progress at U.N. climate talks | Reuters

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

‘Germany Reuters – U.N. climate talks opened on Monday, exposing familiar rifts between rich and poor countries which delegates said were likely to delay a re-start of formal negotiations.’

via Rich-poor rifts stall progress at U.N. climate talks | Reuters.

Green spending to double in Europe by 2015 | Reuters

Monday, May 31st, 2010

‘(Reuters) – Sales of environmentally friendly products are set to double in Europe by 2015, but will still only account for 5 percent of total retail sales, with shoppers deterred by higher prices, a study said on Monday.’

via Green spending to double in Europe by 2015 | Reuters.

China wind power group in $1.2 billion IPO: sources | Reuters

Monday, May 31st, 2010

‘(Reuters) – Chinese wind power equipment supplier Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd plans to raise up to $1.2 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering, sources close to the deal said.’

via China wind power group in $1.2 billion IPO: sources | Reuters.