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ADB to issue clean energy bond
02 September 2010The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to issue its first clean energy bond, following in the footsteps of its successful water bond earlier this year.
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US regulators adamant over PACE mortgage risk
02 September 2010US federal regulators are refusing to reverse their position that innovative energy efficiency and renewables bond programmes pose a threat to mortgage lenders.
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A future for Severn Barrage?
02 September 2010Speculation is building over the future of a massive proposal, which could see 5% of the UK's electricity generated from a tidal barrage on the Severn Estuary.
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Glimmer of hope for US renewables law
02 September 2010There may be hope for enactment of a federal renewable electricity standard (RES) in the US this year after all.
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Pension group slams Vedanta for ESG inaction
02 September 2010Companies that fail to adequately address environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns risk losing value, a leading UK pension group said, pointing to the declining share price of controversial UK-listed miner Vedanta Resources.
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Exelon blows into wind market with $860m acquisition
02 September 2010Utility Exelon plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio by purchasing wind developer John Deere Renewables for $860 million.
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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.