Opinion

Asking the right questions

Within the EU, the UK has perhaps the biggest challenge to meet its renewable energy target – which is why the government is consulting on its 2020 vision, says Malcom Wicks

Sustainable Banking

From the bottom up

Jess McCabe reports from this year’s Sustainable Banking awards, where the emerging markets came into their own

Renewable Energy

Made in China

China’s wind energy market is booming – but foreign investors must tread carefully to grab a piece of the action, finds Joshua Speckman

Technology

Grappling with the emissions challenge

Clive Davidson reports on how software developers are helping companies to get a grip on their emissions footprint

Electric Vehicles

A spark in the tank

With oil at $140/barrel, the appeal of electric vehicles is crystal clear. Alexandra Cran- McGreehin reports

Clean-tech

Beating the credit crunch

Clean-tech entrepreneurs may see few opportunities for capital-raising – or exits. But there are still deals to be done, says Alexander Munro

Market View

An allowance to bank

US legislators should keep a close eye on carbon allowance property rights, say Patrick Traylor and James Morin

Carbon Neutrality

Less than zero

The concept of ‘carbon neutrality’ is at risk from claims that stretch credibility, say Iain Watt and Bill Burtis

Profile

Eddie O'Connor

Eddie O’Connor wasted no time after selling Airtricity in leaping back into the clean energy fray, with new venture Mainstream Renewable Power. He talks wind power with Jess McCabe

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