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US emissions plan a boost to clean-tech investors
28 March 2012The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed standard for carbon pollution from new power plants excludes trading among affected sources, while offering a boost to clean technology investors.
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Putting offshore wind on target
27 March 2012The UK's 2020 renewable energy goals rely on a massive increase in offshore wind generation. David Cruickshank examines how project developers can deliver
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Industry slams UK government over mandatory reporting delay
27 March 2012The UK government has ducked a decision on whether to introduce mandatory carbon reporting – generating criticism from both business and environmental groups.
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Ontario's renewable energy tariff cuts meet mixed reaction
27 March 2012Ontario officials are to slash the rates paid to solar and wind projects under the province's feed-in tariff (FIT) programme, in a move described as aggressive by some, but no means all, renewable energy advocates.
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Equator Principles consultation extended again
27 March 2012Consultations on the third iteration of the Equator Principles (EP) have been extended again, according to the principles' secretariat.
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Regional emissions trading systems boost carbon price concept
27 March 2012The global carbon markets have been held back by a lack of political ambition, but the future of carbon pricing is "very strong" as regional markets are developing across the world, said Abyd Karmali, global head of carbon markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
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Ballast water treatment market set to soar – then slump
27 March 2012A potentially multi-billion dollar market in treating ballast water has emerged after regulations came into place in the US recently which are on the way to being adopted globally, say investors and analysts.
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Former UNEP FI chief unveils new venture
26 March 2012The former head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) is to launch a sustainable finance advisory boutique, The Blended Capital Group.
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Australian renewables VC fund ready to invest A$200m
26 March 2012An Australian renewable energy venture capital fund backed by the government is to start looking for investment opportunities.
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Too few companies report climate goal achievements – Norges Bank
26 March 2012Few companies disclosed emissions data and activities to meet climate change goals and regulations in 2011, according to Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM).