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MEPs vote to ban the use of palm oil in biofuels
MEPs have voted overwhelmingly to ban biofuels made from vegetable oils including palm oil by 2020, to prevent the EU’s renewable transport targets from inadvertently contributing to deforestation. A new palm oil regulation, minimum sustainability criteria, customs duty reforms and…
European Coal Emissions Slump 11 Per Cent
The pressure on the European coal power sector was again underlined this week, with the release of new data showing emissions from coal power plants covered by the EU’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) fell 11 per cent last year. An…
BT Inks £185m Wind Power Deal
Two major new corporate renewable energy deals have been inked this week, with BT signing a £185m contract with a Scottish wind farm and building materials specialist Wienerberger agreeing to purchase power from DONG Energy’s offshore wind farms. BT announced…
Tesla Speeds Past Ford to Become US’ Second Most Valuable Automaker
Tesla is fast becoming the main challenger to General Motors in the American auto market, with impressive sales figures released on Sunday spurring a surge of investor excitement in the company on Monday’s stock market. On Sunday Tesla reported a…
Scotland and California Pledge Closer Ties on Climate Change and Wind Power
The governments of Scotland and California have signed a joint agreement committing the two administrations to share best practice on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Governor of California Jerry Brown in…
Report: Renewables Knock 10 Per Cent off EU Carbon Emissions
The EU is on track to meet its goal of sourcing 20 per cent of its energy from renewable sources and is successfully displacing fossil fuels through its increased use of renewables. That is the conclusion of a new report…
Reports: Diesel Drivers Could Face Pollution Charge in 35 English Towns and Cities
Diesel cars, coaches, trucks and vans could reportedly face additional charges of up to £20 to travel through town and city centres across England under new air pollution measures drawn up by the government. The charges would apply to 35…