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Climate vulnerable nations urge G20 to end fossil fuel subsidies
Climate vulnerable nations urge G20 to end fossil fuel subsidies Apr 28, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Coal, Gas Oil, Low Carbon 0 Image: Shutterstock The world’s most climate vulnerable countries are urging the G20 nations to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2020. The Vulnerable 20 (V20) nations, which include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Philippines, are […]
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‘Tackling energy price issues is a priority’ says Which?
‘Tackling energy price issues is a priority’ says Which? Apr 29, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance, Policy Legislation, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock Tackling rising energy prices should be one of the next government’s main priorities. That’s according to a new report from a consumer group, which says political parties should use the forthcoming election to address […]
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EU nations ‘must back new coal plant standards’
EU nations ‘must back new coal plant standards’ Apr 28, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Coal, Gas Oil, Infrastructure Generation 0 A coal plant. Image: Thinkstock. A wind energy advocacy group has called on EU Member States to push through new standards for fossil fuel plants. Today, European nations are due to vote whether to accept an updated set of environmental rules for coal and […]
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Election debate should be about ‘more than just energy tariffs’
Election debate should be about ‘more than just energy tariffs’ Apr 28, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Policy Legislation, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock The energy policy debate in the run up to the general election should be about more than just tariffs. That’s the view of the Energy Networks Association (ENA), which is calling […]
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TfL drives forward £18m EV charging project
TfL drives forward £18m EV charging project Apr 27, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure Generation, Markets Finance 0 Image: Respiro/Shutterstock Transport for London (TfL) has announced an £18 million project for rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in the capital. Around 75 charging points will initially be installed by the end of this year for […]
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Battery sustainability charges up with new coalition
Battery sustainability charges up with new coalition Apr 27, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock A new organisation has launched in the US to improve the sustainability of batteries. The Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) aims to develop best practices for the management of vehicle, industrial and stationary battery units. It plans to advance […]
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‘Global water resources need cleaning’ say millenials
‘Global water resources need cleaning’ say millenials Apr 26, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Water 0 Image: Shutterstock Global governments need to prioritise sanitising and managing water resources. That’s according to a new poll from the World Water Council (WWC), which shows more than three-quarters of millennials think governments need to step up efforts to make global access to safe […]
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ScottishPower posts 28% fall in pre-tax profits
ScottishPower posts 28% fall in pre-tax profits Apr 26, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock ScottishPower has announced a 28% fall in pre-tax profits in the first quarter of this year. It amounted to £347 million compared to £480 million during the same period last year. Its energy networks business saw […]
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Tech firms partner to optimise smart grids
Tech firms partner to optimise smart grids Apr 25, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Smart Data 0 Image: Shutterstock A new partnership between technology firms aims to optimise the performance of smart grids. The strategic collaboration between ABB and IBM aims to use Internet of Things technology to predict supply patterns in electricity generation and demand from […]
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Uzbekistan submits new climate action plan to UN
Uzbekistan submits new climate action plan to UN Apr 25, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Low Carbon 0 Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Image: Shutterstock Uzbekistan has submitted its new climate action plan to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) means there is “near universal participation” of countries in the Paris climate […]
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