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German research criticize increasing CO2 emissions from coal plants
In 2013, the 30 largest power stations in Germany increased their emissions of carbon dioxide by 4.6% attaining 239 million tonnes, as stated on Wednesday in an analysis made by the Oeko-Institut research institute, criticizing low European carbon prices.
read more... 03/04/2014
China: Coal consumption continues to grow
China is dealing with a big air quality problem, so recently the Government has announced that they will reduce their coal consumption share from its current 67 percent to 65 percent by 2017. The country intends to convert coal in syntethic gas, but this will result in more carbon dioxide emissions released because converting coal to make synthetic gas and then combusting the gas to make electricity will double the amount of carbon dioxide emissions released in the atmosphere.
read more... 31/03/2014
Britain: 12 GW of power plant capacity to be taken offline by the end of 2023
About 12 GW of power plant capacity might be taken offline in Britain by the end of 2023, because of tougher European Union pollution laws, according to Reuters estimates published on Wednesday. Britain’s main goal is to ascertain a varied, low-carbon and efficient energy mix so as to cut emissions and offer consumers the best transaction, as stated by a spokeswoman from the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change.
read more... 13/03/2014
Italy: GME energy bourse to close carbon trading platform after 3-year suspension
On March 22, Italian bourse Gestore Mercati Energetici (GME) will close its carbon emissions market, after more than three years of trade suspension as a result of a supposed illicit activity.
read more... 13/03/2014
Coal consumption keeps growing in China
China is dealing with a big air quality problem, so recently the Government has announced that they will reduce their coal consumption share from its current 67 percent to 65 percent by 2017. The country intends to convert coal in syntethic gas, but this will result in more carbon dioxide emissions released because converting coal to make synthetic gas and then combusting the gas to make electricity will double the amount of carbon dioxide emissions released in the atmosphere.
read more... 21/02/2014