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US doesn't need cap and trade to grow low-carbon market
09 September 2010The value of the low-carbon energy market will almost triple by 2020, even if the US does not introduce a comprehensive cap-and-trade programme, an HSBC report says.
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Momentum for climate action still here: de Boer
09 September 2010The former UN climate chief says the political momentum that existed at last year's climate talks in Copengagen remains, despite the failure to reach a global agreement and the lack of legislative progress on climate action in the US.
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China top choice for renewables investment: E&Y
09 September 2010China is the best place to invest in renewable energy, according to a study by consultancy Ernst & Young.
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Equator banks calls for more on climate from IFC
09 September 2010A group of banks has called for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to be more "assertive and innovative" on climate change, in response to proposals to revise the institution's environmental and social standards.
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China tightens deadline on hydro target?
09 September 2010China plans to meet an ambitious target to exploit its hydropower reserves in 2015 – five years ahead of earlier forecasts, according to local media reports.
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Geothermal loan first past FIPP post
09 September 2010The US Department of Energy (DOE) has closed its first loan guarantee using a lender-focused financing structure designed to ease the path for renewable energy projects.
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UK minister wants London to lead on low-carbon finance
09 September 2010UK climate change minister Greg Barker launched an initiative this week to put London at the heart of low-carbon investment.
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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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