Business Edition
nr 54
31 May 2007
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WWF: G8 countries should place energy efficiency high on the agenda
According to the latest WWF report ‘Making Energy Efficiency Happen: From Potential to Reality’, the proposed 20% energy efficiency improvement by 2020 in the building, transport and power sector is readily achievable by G8+5 countries.
Poland and Czech Republic defy EC over CO2 caps
The Czech Republic and Poland decided to take court action against the Commission’s judgment on the countries’ CO2 emissions allowances. Another Member State, Hungary, is also considering taking up such a procedure.
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Commission wants sustainability criteria for biofuels
The European Commission will come up with real criteria for sustainable biofuels, as a part of the comprehensive Directive on Renewable Energy, to be published at the end of this year.
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Clinton Fund aims to reduce urban energy use
At the close of the C-40 Large Cities Climate Summit in New York (GP 16 May 2007), former president Bill Clinton presented a project to make old buildings in 16 world cities more energy efficient by investing $ 5 billion in insulation of existing buildings and in more efficient heating and cooling systems.
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UK standard for measuring carbon footprint of products
Our present energy course is not sustainable, say the academies of sciences of the G8+5 countries in a joint statement to the world leaders. The problem is not yet insoluble, but becomes more difficult with each passing day.
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Highlights from the UK White Paper
The GreenPrices choice of highlights in the UK White Paper.
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Suzlon to acquire REpower
Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy announced an agreement with competitor Areva about the acquisition of German manufacturer REpower.
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Low carbon vision for the Netherlands in 2050 report
Involving a 60 to 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands in comparison to the 1990 emission level, the latest Ecofys report commissioned by WWF Netherlands, outlines a low carbon vision for the Netherlands in 43 years time from now.
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Editorial
Bush versus Gore revisited
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In brief
PV will rapidly become cheaper
Germany spots geothermal projects
Gabriel feels support from US Democrats
Pessimism about G8 climate deal
UK RE household grants re-installed
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