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The rising tide
15 March 2012Looming drought in the UK is the latest reminder that it's time for companies to get serious about water management, says Joe Flanagan
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US taxpayers would benefit from 'creative refinancing' – Allison
14 March 2012The US Department of Energy (DOE) should have the flexibility to use financing techniques common in the commercial markets to ensure taxpayers have the best chance of recovering funds provided to clean energy projects, an independent auditor said.
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New China renewables body eyes improved international cooperation
14 March 2012The Chinese government has launched a renewable energy think-tank designed to support its maturing renewables sector with improved policy guidance and research, as well as increase communications with the international energy community.
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Andrew Steer to head World Resources Institute
14 March 2012The World Resources Institute (WRI) has named Andrew Steer, currently the World Bank's special climate change envoy, as its new president.
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Capital costs lead E.ON to seek wind farm investors
14 March 2012The capital intensity of building wind farms will mean a change of strategy at German energy giant E.ON, it reported today, with the firm looking to sell stakes in existing installations.
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SJF Ventures makes first close on impact investing fund
13 March 2012SJF Ventures has reached initial close on a potentially $75 million impact investment fund, the first US fund to be licensed under a federal small-business support programme.
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US Congress removes barrier to Chinese solar tariff effort
13 March 2012The petition by US solar manufacturers seeking to penalise China for illegal subsidies is on solid legal footing again after the US Congress moved quickly to affirm the Commerce Department's ability to impose tariffs on unfairly subsidised products from non-market economies.
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Dong raises wind investment to $1.9bn
13 March 2012Denmark's Dong Energy increased its investment in wind farms by 70% in 2011, compared with the previous year, putting the firm well on track to meet its carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction goals.
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Agroinvestors must consider sustainability – ESI
13 March 2012Investors scrambling for farmland need to assess soil resilience, human rights and access to water in their land and commodity portfolios or risk undermining the value of their investments, says the Earth Security Initiative (ESI).
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Poland's climate veto leaves frustration in its wake
12 March 2012Poland's decision to veto climate milestones for 2030 and 2040 has angered environmental groups and left policy-makers and investors exasperated.