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World of clean energy is possible by 2050 say scientists
NEWS: World could double electricity supply by 2050 while actually reducing air and water pollution, according to new research
Chinese solar drives clean energy investment bounce
NEWS: After three strong quarters for investment in clean energy sources, 2014 is on track to recover from a two-year dip
Devolved powers for Scotland could boost low-carbon energy
NEWS: Scotland can continue its low carbon ambitions as part of a still-united UK, says climate organisation
How new EU climate chiefs can make a green energy union
COMMENT: An open letter to Alenka Bratušek, vice president for Energy Union, and Miguel Arias Cañete, European commissioner for climate action and energy
John Ashton: Norway must use oil fund to drive clean energy revolution
SPEECH: UK’s former chief climate diplomat offers reflections on Europe, energy and climate change
EU efficiency push could counter Russian energy dominance
NEWS: A 35% energy efficiency target for 2030 would wipe out reliance on Russian gas, says UK think-tank IPPR
Political uncertainty slows renewable energy growth – IEA
NEWS: Slowdown in expansion of clean energy market threatens climate change objectives, analysts say
South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia lead Africa clean energy drive
NEWS: Renewables investments set to rise slowly on continent as countries explore potential for wind, solar and geothermal
Australia wind and solar fears rise as Abbott reviews policy
NEWS: Renewable Energy Target could face scrapheap as Canberra takes fresh swipe at climate laws
Mexico on course to break clean energy records
NEWS: New data from Bloomberg offers positive outlook for Central America renewables investments
Cigarette butts could solve clean energy storage conundrum
NEWS: Scientists say that cigarette filters could be used as a high performance battery to power your computer
Nigeria energy minister backs solar for rural communities
NEWS: Ositadinma Nebo says country will invest in coal and gas power for national grid to combat urban blackouts
North Sea seals signal approval for offshore wind farms
NEWS: Grey and harbour seals appear to enjoy wind farms, foraging at individual turbines
Obama administration announces $4 billion US clean energy fund
NEWS: Loan guarantees aim to boost flagging renewables sectors, under pressure from cheaper fossil fuels
US wind headed for dismal year as carbon emissions rise
NEWS: Expiry of tax credits blamed as wind power installations slow, while coal makes inroads into gas
Low carbon energy saves money in the long run – study
NEWS: Fuel savings will pay for higher up-front costs of renewable energy, say consultants EY
India PM Modi targets “saffron” revolution for solar energy
NEWS: Government plan offers prospect of solar boost, but gas, coal and oil likely to remain part of long-term energy mix
G7’s focus on energy security ‘at odds with’ climate goals
NEWS: Green groups slam G7 pledge on energy and climate targets, arguing it opens door for gas and coal
Renewable energy capacity grew 8.3% in 2013
NEWS: Renewables hit new record in 2013, accounting for over 56% of new power capacity across the world
EU to place efficiency at heart of energy security plans
NEWS: Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger says new demand cutting target will be proposed in September