Emissions»
China renewable energy boost to reduce Chinese emissions (0)
China’s national assembly Saturday signalled the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting a law supporting its renewable energy industry.China, which has been criticised for obstructing the adoption of a key treaty on climate change in Copenhagen, has passed a law committing the nation to reducing emissions through the adoption of more renewable […]
Green Business»
UK needs more green engineers (0)
The UK needs more green engineers if it is to compete in the emerging green economy. The warning comes from Peter Fouquet, the president of Bosch’s UK operations.Dr Fouquet, whose company has moved into energy efficient technology in cars, solar panels and ground source heat pumps, said the UK lacked people with relevant skills compared […]
Green Energy»
Salicornia biofuel promising for Masdar and Honeywell (0)
Honeywell, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing and Etihad Airways have announced an agreement to establish a research institute in Abu Dhabi dedicated to pioneering bioenergy research.The institute, the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Project (SBRP), will use integrated saltwater agricultural systems to support the development and commercialization of biofuel sourcess for aviation and co-products.The […]
Green Technology»
UK Boiler grant provides vouchers for biomass and heat pumps (0)
Thousands of households will be able to apply for vouchers giving them £400 off the price of a new boiler under a “scrappage” scheme to cut carbon and help people save money on bills.Up to 125,000 households with working boilers with the lowest “G” rating in England can apply for vouchers from the Energy Saving […]
Recycling»
All food waste in Wales set to be recycled (0)
According to Wales Online, every household in Wales will be recycling all its food waste within 12 to 18 months, says the chair of Waste Awareness Wales.At the moment most of Wales’ 22 counties are recycling some food waste, with all planning to phase in complete collection services. At the end of this month Wrexham […]
Transport»
Better Place electric vehicle company raises $350m (0)
Two years after announcing its first car partnership and its first country deployment in Israel, Better Place today announced that it has signed an agreement with an HSBC-led investor consortium for new equity financing of $350 million. The deal marks one of the largest clean-tech investments in history and values Better Place at $1.25 billion.The […]

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