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CCS shortlist leaves out one of the UK favourites
30 October 2012The UK government has drawn up a shortlist of four projects in the running for its £1 billion ($1.6 billion) carbon capture and storage (CCS) funding competition, but has shunned a bid widely seen as one of the likely winners.
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Investors eye REITs to finance US solar projects
30 October 2012The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could soon allow renewable energy sponsors to use real estate investment trusts (REITs) to finance their projects, according to one financing expert.
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Advanced biofuels tie-up to boost industry
29 October 2012A next-generation biofuels producer has formed a strategic partnership with the world's largest supplier of industrial enzymes in a move they hope will kickstart the sector's growth.
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Investors welcome Drax cash-call
25 October 2012A £180 million ($287.8 million) cash-call from Drax – the UK's largest coal-fired power plant – to help convert it to running predominantly on biomass was welcomed by investors today.
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Climate change poses litigation risk for pension fund trustees – law firm
25 October 2012It is only a matter of time before a pension fund trustee faces litigation for failing to address climate change risks, according to a new report.
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BoAML launches 'fighting drought'-themed tradable stock screen
24 October 2012Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoAML) has created a list of stocks and a tradable stock screen comprising firms it considers to profit from fighting drought and promoting food, water and energy security.
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CDP water survey to rank firms
23 October 2012A closely watched survey of how some of the biggest global companies are responding to the challenges threatening their water supply is set to rank respondents in terms of their performance, it was revealed today.
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Investors worth $2trn press Canadian oil sands developers on ESG
23 October 2012Canadian oil sands developers must dramatically reduce the environmental and social impact of their operations, according to investors.
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Low Carbon Accelerator warns on valuation, timing of asset sales
22 October 2012Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA), the first listed venture capital fund specialising in low-carbon investments, has warned of delays in the disposal of its assets.
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BVCA releases new responsible private equity guide
22 October 2012The British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has released an updated and significantly expanded responsible investment guide for private equity and venture capital firms.