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Energy efficiency firm in $115m IPO
30 June 2011In the latest sign of growing confidence in green-themed initial public offerings (IPOs), US energy efficiency company Aspen Aerogels plans to tap the stock market for up to $115 million.
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NOx control sales seen hitting $7.6bn
07 June 2011The global market for technology and chemicals used to control emissions of nitrogen oxides is forecast to reach $7.6 billion this year.
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Green policy can boost economic growth – OECD
26 May 2011Green policies needn't jeopardise economic growth, instead they can boost prosperity and create jobs, according to the OECD.
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UK aims to halve emissions by 2025
17 May 2011The UK government is proposing an ambitious and legally binding carbon target which could pave the way for emission reductions of "at least" 80% by 2050, and will continue to push the EU for deeper emission targets.
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Investors urge US to adopt California's 'clean cars' policies
17 May 2011The US government could significantly propel investments in the clean energy and energy efficiency sector by following California's lead in adopting stronger fuel economy and emissions standards through 2025, investment experts said.
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From air miles to chair miles
10 May 2011Frequent flyer schemes create incentives directly at odds with corporate climate change objectives. It's time to incentivise employees to stay put, say Michael Mainelli and Nick Noakes
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SO2 and NOx markets to rise again, says EPA official
19 April 2011A top US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official has pledged that the moribund US sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) markets will thrive again, but reiterated that the agency's ability to preserve the value of current allowances is limited.
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F&C appointed to run NEST ethical fund
12 April 2011The UK's recently launched national pension scheme, the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), has appointed F&C Asset Management to manage its ethical fund.
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Fukushima disaster: Japan's emissions targets 'under review'
07 April 2011Japan's 2020 emissions target is under question as a result of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japanese officials have conceded.
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Germany shuts nuclear reactors, others re-examine safety
15 March 2011The Japanese earthquake and tsunami have sparked a rethink of nuclear policy around the world with Germany taking older nuclear plants offline, Switzerland suspending plant approvals and other countries re-examining safety concerns.