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EPA puts cap on toxic power plant emissions
22 December 2011The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set limits on mercury and other dangerous emissions from power plants, much to the chagrin of industry officials and Republican legislators who wanted the agency to stand down.
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The top ten from 2011
22 December 2011The global economy may be in the doldrums, and everyone from carbon traders to solar module makers may only be too pleased to see the back of 2011, but it's been another busy year for news at Environmental Finance.
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Coskata plans IPO to fund cellulosic ethanol plant
22 December 2011Biofuels developer Coskata has announced plans to raise up to $100 million from the public markets to help fund a commercial-scale plant turning woody biomass into ethanol.
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US solar manufacturers battle installers over Chinese imports
22 December 2011Solar module maker SolarWorld has rejected a request to drop its trade complaint against the Chinese solar sector, made by US developers concerned about sparking a trade war.
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DNV acquires KEMA to create energy, sustainability consulting giant
22 December 2011DNV has acquired a controlling stake in Netherlands-based KEMA to create a 2,300-strong energy and sustainability consulting firm.
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Google partners with private equity giant KKR on solar projects
21 December 2011Google and private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) are teaming up to invest in solar power projects.
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'Subsidised' renewables seeing a fraction of largesse given to oil & gas, nuclear
21 December 2011US support for renewable energy pales in comparison to subsidies and tax benefits historically enjoyed by the oil and gas and nuclear sectors, according to a new study.
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NAB and Rabobank lead the way on natural capital
20 December 2011Rabobank of the Netherlands and National Australia Bank (NAB) are the first signatories of the Natural Capital Declaration, a statement of intent to work towards recognising the value of ecosystem services in financial products and services.
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Ecotricity beats target for second ecobond
20 December 2011UK renewable energy utility Ecotricity has again beaten its fundraising target for its latest ecobond – although a leading advisor has raised a red flag over its corporate governance.
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Australia's clean energy future
20 December 2011Frank Jotzo analyses Australia's package of climate legislation – which puts this erstwhile carbon laggard at the forefront of efforts to tackle global warming