Energy
Nanomaterials could accelerate C02 removal from coal power plants
Australian scientists have developed tiny filters that could cut carbon dioxide emissions from coal fired power stations
Tidal energy could power half of Scotland
The Pentland Firth, often described as the Saudi Arabia of tidal energy, has the potential to provide half of Scotland’s electricity
Records set to be smashed as Germany’s solar output soars
Germany will continue to break records for solar output despite a struggling manufacturing sector, confirm analysts
Geology likely to dictate location of carbon capture technologies
Researchers say potential sites for storing carbon dioxide underground vary so much that each will need separate appraisal
Poorly planned hydropower plants linked to North India floods
Floods in Uttarakhand that killed over 1000 and left many more homeless could have been exacerbated by inappropriate hydropower plants
Masdar aims to boost renewable investments after London Array success
Masdar chief Sultan Al Jaber keen to expand global operations after successful launch of the world’s largest offshore windfarm
Desertec’s collapse unlikely to affect EU energy plans
Collapse of €400 billion plan will not affect Brussels energy strategy, but it does highlight the growing cost effectiveness of solar photo voltaic panels
World’s largest offshore windfarm officially opens in UK
British Prime Minister David Cameron unveils the 630MW London Array off the Kent coast
China’s carbon emissions ‘could peak’ in 2025
Experts from government affiliated Energy Resources Institute say 2 degrees warming target is still realistic if China curbs pollution
Rolls-Royce: Algae-powered planes within next 20 years
Rolls-Royce and EADS are developing a hybrid propulsion system using a combination of electricity and biofuel from algae
Rabobank: ‘no money for fracking’
Rabobank will change its mind only if it can be proven that fracking does not harm the environment
Obama launches $7bn African energy plan
Scheme will support US companies to enter market with goal of doubling energy access in sub-Saharan Africa
China leads nuclear energy expansion in Asia
Morning Briefing: China at centre of Asia nuclear energy expansion
Shale gas could help UK hit carbon targets
Shale gas development is in its early stages in the UK with 176 licences for onshore oil and gas exploration already issued.
Glastonbury 2013: a celebration of waste or green thinking?
The environmental impact of Glastonbury causes concern before attendees even reach the gates
Obama Keystone XL caution piles pressure on State Department
President says tar sands pipeline will not be approved if it will increase greenhouse gas emissions as all eyes turn to the State Department
UK on track to miss key 2022 carbon target: report
Latest update from government’s climate change advisors warns business as usual will mean exceeding 2018-2022 carbon budget
Brazil at climate change crossroads – Carbon Tracker
Government faces tough decisions over whether to back expanding renewable energy sector or increase investment in its huge deep-water oil reserves
Obama set to reveal new climate change plans on Tuesday
Renewables and R&D set for boost in new US clean energy proposals, with coal power plants facing tough emission restrictions
EU leaders urged to adopt 100% renewable energy target
World Future Council demands Europe increase renewable energy target to 100% within the next 40 years