Business Edition
nr. 42
8 March 2007
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French and Polish positions crucial in debate about binding RE targets
At the European Council for government leaders, which starts today in Brussels, the positions of France and Poland will be key to the final decision about the binding nature of the 20% target for renewable energy. Yet, the Summit will be of historic value to EU climate and energy policy in the coming decades. Read
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French NGOs reject government's view on renewables versus nuclear
Yesterday French NGOs, united in RAC (Reseau Action Climat), released a fierce rejection of the position of the French Government in the European ‘energy mix’. Read
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Climate change – a business perspective
If European government leaders are going to support the Commission’s energy package, what does that mean for industry and employment? GreenPrices discussed Commissioner Dimas’ speech on this subject with a senior advisor from the Dutch Industries Confederation VNO-NCW.
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Dutch firm embarks on second generation biofuels
Alcohol producer Nedalco has announced the construction of a new plant that will produce ethanol from cellulose containing waste. Opening by the end of 2008, the plant in Sas van Gent (NL) will be one of the world’s first to produce second generation bio-ethanol. “We don’t have time to do a pilot plant first.” Read
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Renewables in Germany: more than 200,000 jobs
With 13% growth last year, Germany’s renewable share in overall energy demand caused a renewed growth of jobs in the renewable energy sector. In 2006 the number of employees working in the German renewables industry passed the 200,000 threshold. Read
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Norway to scale up carbon capture and storage
The Norwegian government is collaborating with oil company Statoil to install a full scale test facility for CO2 capture and storage at a projected gas-fired plant in Mongstad. A project that could be of great interest to any other future fossil-fuelled power plants. Read
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Europeans support energy package
European citizens are very much aware of climate change. A large majority supports EU-led measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This follows from Eurobarometer survey published last Saturday. Read
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Editorial: Level playing field for Environment and Economy
Sign of the times: last week UK Prime Minister Blair finally backed his State Secretary of Environment Miliband in his quarrel with Trade & Industry Minister Darling regarding binding EU targets for renewable energy. Likewise, German Chancellor Angela Merkel took the side of Environment Minister Gabriel against Economy Minister Glos. Read
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In Brief
UK Manifesto: emissions trading key to EU climate strategy - Stern and Mandil climate and energy advisors for Barroso - European wide platform ‘Energy Efficiency Watch’ launched - IEA compliments UK for energy efficiency policy - UK puts green fuel plan on the road Read
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