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Russia-Ukraine tension could be catalyst for EU 2030 targets
Tension with gas supplier Russia to spur push for domestic energy, but not only renewables would benefit
Denmark to push for 30% EU renewables target
New energy and climate minister Rasmus Helveg Petersen he is focused on EU agreeing tougher goals at March summit
UN climate deal could ‘revive’ offset market says CDM chief
New head of UN’s main carbon offset scheme says a global climate deal could revive market
Figueres: there are no regrets in backing tough climate action
UN climate chief says ‘Golden Triangle’ of opportunity awaits politicians and countries moving to low carbon future
Tesla to open $5 billion ‘Gigafactory’ for batteries
Elon Musk’s latest investment could remove another barrier to the electric car industry
EPA chief says new US carbon standards will be ‘tough but flexible’
Gina McCarthy says Administration is committed to more pollution cuts despite recent Supreme Court challenge
Japan continues to fund coal despite increasing US pressure
Japan’s role as world’s biggest funder of coal since 2007 dents US-led efforts to curb finance for the fossil fuel
Growth in solar reshaping world’s renewables market say E&Y
Ernst and Young league table says Germany, UK, US become less attractive for new investment in renewables
Opposition MPs criticise Harper for ignoring climate in Canada budget
‘Climate change’ does not appear once in latest federal budget, leading to further criticism of Harper government
Renewables revolution in China within reach, says WWF
Report says China could slash energy-related CO2 emissions 90% from business-as-usual with tough, but achievable new polices
Franco-German summit calls for greater co-operation on renewables
Merkel and Hollande say a new cross-border venture will promote renewables, help hasten move away from fossil fuels
China overtakes US as biggest spender on smart grids
Roll out of smart grids in China could help world’s largest emitter to slow growth in C02
Iran considers use of carbon trading to cut CO2
Islamic Republic, one of the developing world’s biggest emitters, may launch carbon bourse to improve efficiency, cut emissions
John Kerry warns climate change poses threat greater than ‘WMDs’
Secretary of State tells audience in Indonesia unlimited carbon emissions could create a ‘fearsome’ weapon
UK floods: 10 ‘must read’ articles on climate, science and resilience
Politicians, economists, scientists and comedians have their say on worst floods to hit the UK for 50 years
World’s largest thermal solar plant opens in California
US government touts potential of solar as pricey new plant opens in California, but will have to compete with wind and gas
New York $1 billion green bank “open for business”
Homes and businesses in New York State could find it easier to afford low carbon technology as Green Bank launches
Danish parties back 40% carbon reduction target
New climate bill will also see creation of independent Climate Council, modelled on UK’s Committee on Climate Change
World’s largest tidal lagoon power project eyes 2018 start
UK wave power project could be supplying 120,000 homes with carbon-free power by 2018, but will require govt backing
Green groups tell Merkel to get a grip on EU climate policy
Economic growth and millions of jobs at risk if German leader does not stamp authority on negotiations say campaigners