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Biofuels fraudster sentenced to 12 years
26 February 2013The man at the centre of a $9 million fraud involving US biofuel credits has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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The resource efficiency opportunity
26 February 2013Markets linked to resource efficiency are set to deliver strong growth and, if approached correctly, investment outperformance, says Ian Simm
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EU wind grows, but 2020 goal threatened – report
26 February 2013Wind power capacity in the EU grew by 12.3% in 2012, but prospects for growth for this year and next are "much gloomier", meaning the region could fail to meet its 2020 renewables, EurObserver has warned.
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Japan climbs in renewables attractiveness index, top markets challenged – E&Y
26 February 2013Policy uncertainty has put the top spots for renewable energy investments under pressure, while Japan has climbed closer to the top because of its attractive feed-in tariffs, according to Ernst & Young.
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Saudi Arabia reveals plans to boost renewables capacity
25 February 2013Saudi Arabia's renewable energy programme is set to provide significant opportunities for international companies and investors, analysts have said, after the country took further steps to kick-start development of 54GW of new capacity by 2032.
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Another EUA auction fails, 'more cancellations to come' without backloading
22 February 2013EEX has cancelled another EU allowance (EUA) auction as a result of low bids, adding to pressure on EU politicians to agree a quick fix to the oversupplied market.
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Microsoft: carbon fee has underpinned drive to 'green' company
22 February 2013Putting a price on carbon has allowed Microsoft to make an effective business case for setting and reaching efficiency and emissions targets across the organisation, according to a senior official.
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Emerging markets sustainability index launched
22 February 2013A sustainability index tracking the performance of companies in emerging markets has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) family.
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SolarCity, Honda announce $65m solar investment fund
21 February 2013SolarCity has teamed up with Honda's US division to help finance the up-front costs of solar power installations for Honda's customers.
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IBM, Public Storage, bow to environmental pressure from investors
21 February 2013IT giant IBM and real estate firm Public Storage have agreed to increase reporting on their energy performance, reaching agreement with investors who had filed shareholder resolutions against their boards.