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China to curb its CO2 emissions by 2016
China, the world's biggest producer of carbon dioxide emissions, intends to set a cap on its greenhouse gas emissions for the first time. China is planning an absolute emissions cap for the period 2016-2020, and is also looking at emissions targets for 2030 and 2050.
read more... 04/11/2013
Daily: European spot power prices up, however curbed by more wind
Brent crude dropped considerably on Friday, dropping about $3 a barrel, and settling at its lowest level since early July, reducing its premium to U.S. crude in heavy selling, as traders focused on a strong dollar.
read more... 04/11/2013
Public Health England: Shale gas is almost innocuous
According to a Public Health England (PHE) report, shale gas extraction represents a low risk to public health if it was properly managed and regulated.
read more... 01/11/2013
Germany’s renewable energy sector
Germany's renewable energy sector is one of the most innovative and successful worldwide. The share of electricity produced from renewable energy in Germany has increased from 6% of the national total in 2000 to about 25 % in the first semester of last year.
read more... 01/11/2013
UK’s energy firms to face tough sanctions for market manipulation
The British government is considering introducing a wave of tougher sanctions against energy firms for market manipulation to overcharge customers, said energy minister Ed Davey on Thursday.
read more... 01/11/2013