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Regulatory risks could push EUAs above €25 this year – Deutsche Bank
02 September 2010Deutsche Bank will raise its price forecast for EU allowances (EUAs) at the end of 2010 to €25 ($32) from €20 if its fears are realised on the supply and use of carbon offsets.
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African biofuel land grab puts EU energy targets into question
02 September 2010EU biofuel targets are driving a "land grab" in Africa, according to a report by Friends of the Earth.
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Greenpeace and Smart battle it out over verifier report
26 August 2010Claims that palm oil producer Smart has been clearing rainforest and orang-utan habitat in Indonesia were meant to be put to rest by an independent auditor's report.
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Ex-Im commits $917 million to Sasan coal project
26 August 2010The Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank has approved $917 million in financing for the controversial Sasan coal project in India.
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France plans €10bn wind turbine tender
26 August 2010The French government announced on Tuesday it will launch a tender next month to build 600 offshore wind turbines around the French coast at a cost of €10 billion ($12.7 billion).
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Rising sales boost Yingli profits
26 August 2010Chinese solar component manufacturer Yingli Green Energy posted a 14% rise in net profit in the second quarter, buoyed by increasing sales and higher than expected prices.
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Recovery Act puts US on track to meet renewables targets
26 August 2010Thanks to the stimulus package, the US is on track to meet President Barack Obama's goal of doubling renewable energy generation and capacity by 2012.
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WRI launches online climate finance tracker
26 August 2010The World Resources Institute (WRI) has published an online tool to track rich countries' climate finance pledges – and help observers assess whether they are additional to existing development aid.
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France cuts solar tariffs 12% to avert 'super-profits'
26 August 2010France will reduce solar subsidies for the second time this year, a move analysts say will help to rein in "super profits" and encourage sustainable growth of the sector.
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DNV eyes fast revenue growth for new sustainability division
26 August 2010Verification and certification giant Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has established a sustainability and innovation division, which it expects to generate NOK1.2 billion ($210 million) in revenues by 2014.