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The green bank bandwagon
01 April 2010It is, it seems, an idea whose time has come. Support is building for the concept of government- backed 'green investment banks', which would use taxpayers' money to help move capital towards the low-carbon investments that will be needed to tackle climate change, helping to address market failures and focus early-stage investment.
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Co-founder exits EcoSecurities (from Carbon Finance)
01 April 2010Marc Stuart, one of the co-founders of leading project developer EcoSecurities, has left the company.
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MSS launches suite of sustainable forestry funds
01 April 2010MSS Capital has launched three funds that will invest in sustainable forestry.
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Will the EPA embrace cap and trade?
01 April 2010The Environmental Protection Agency is likely to take the lead with greenhouse gas regulation in the US – but its recent history with emissions trading doesn't bode well for those hoping it will pursue cap and trade, says Allison Wood
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Emissions data to show 10% fall – analysts (from Carbon Finance)
30 March 2010Emissions in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) last year were around 10% lower than in 2008, according to carbon market analysts.
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European renewables firms plan billion-euro IPOs
25 March 2010Engyco, the firm seeking to become the first listed utility-scale solar power generator in Europe, has appointed new directors as it bids to raise €1 billion ($1.3 billion) from a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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Regulation 'no solution' to sustainability reporting drawbacks
25 March 2010Mandatory reporting is not the right solution for shortcomings in voluntary corporate sustainability reports, experts said this week.
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Investor warns on solar industry sustainability
25 March 2010Solar panel manufacturers need to take their environmental responsibilities more seriously, or risk losing public and government support, an investor warned this week.
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Theolia shareholders back restructuring
25 March 2010Embattled renewable energy developer Theolia has won shareholder approval for a financial restructuring involving a rights issue of up to €100 million ($133 million), and renegotiation of a €240 million convertible bond.
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Healthcare victory seen imperiling climate bill (from Carbon Finance)
25 March 2010The hostility surrounding the healthcare debate in the US is expected to complicate efforts by a tri-partisan group of senators to develop a compromise energy and climate bill, observers have warned, but some remain optimistic a deal will be reached this year nonetheless.