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EU lays groundwork for tariffs on Chinese solar firms
06 March 2013The European Commission has started to register imports of Chinese solar products – the latest move in a trade spat that could see Chinese manufacturers being hit with retroactive penalties.
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Cat bond market hits all-time high, despite Sandy
05 March 2013The catastrophe (cat) bond market closed 2012 at an all-time high value of $14.6 billion, and is seeing a strong inflow of funds from global investors, according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re.
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RWE drops renewables target amid funding concerns
05 March 2013German energy giant RWE today stepped away from a target to increase the share of renewables in its portfolio to 20% by 2020, blaming difficulties in accessing funding.
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Clean-tech is dead, long live clean-tech
05 March 2013Many clean-tech venture investors might have struck out – but market veterans are reinventing themselves, shifting up the finance spectrum and refocusing on proven technologies. Mark Nicholls reports
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UK businesses 'must prepare' for extreme weather
05 March 2013The chairman of the UK's Environment Agency has urged businesses to plan for a changing climate, after the country was hit by both flooding and drought last year.
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Smaller oil companies face downgrades on carbon constraints – S&P
04 March 2013Smaller oil companies could see their credit ratings downgraded within the next few years if climate policies dent demand for the commodity, analysts at Standard & Poor's (S&P) have warned.
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Centrica 'raising £1.8bn' to build offshore wind farm
04 March 2013UK utility Centrica is seeking £1.8 billion ($2.7 billion) to help fund the construction of its 580MW Race Bank offshore wind farm, according to reports.
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India's budget to 'spur investments' in renewables
04 March 2013India has announced a range of incentives for renewable energy in its latest budget, in a move likely to help the sector recover after a lacklustre 2012.
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GCCSI opens Beijing office
04 March 2013The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) has opened an office in China and signed a memorandum of understanding with one of the country's biggest oil and gas companies.
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South Africa's updated carbon tax plan 'firmer' despite delay
01 March 2013South Africa has delayed introducing a carbon tax until 2015, but the publication of more detailed plans for the measure has fuelled hopes that it will be implemented.