Gazprom: A wolf in green clothing
08.02.12 @ 09:20
People like me love conspiracy theories, especially on Russia. Now it seems that one of them has come true.
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China confronts EU on aviation tax
06.02.12 @ 09:28
China has banned its airlines from taking part in Europe's Emissions Trading System, which forces all airlines flying in and out of Europe from 1 January this year to buy pollution permits.
Sahara wind and sun to power EU homes
02.02.12 @ 08:47
This year, somewhere in Morocco, work will begin on the construction of what is to become a vast network of solar and wind energy farms in the Sahara to provide 15 percent of Europe's electricity.
Energy democracy: New Danish wind firm rattles industry
02.02.12 @ 08:47
A young entrepreneur from Denmark is well underway to establish himself as a thorn in the side of traditional energy companies. Since 1 January, he sells wind energy at a lower price than average and is overrun by clients.
EU funds spent on 'environmentally harmful' projects
02.02.12 @ 18:29
As many as 33 projects in central and eastern Europe funded with €16bn out of EU's regional policy coffers are "environmentally harmful", a coalition of NGOs has said.
Wind energy: Good or bad?
02.02.12 @ 08:47
It is not all roses in the world of wind energy. Opposite to those who believe it is the key to a future of renewable clean energy, there are those who believe it is "the work of the devil."
Clouds hang over EU wind industry, but sunshine ahead
02.02.12 @ 08:47
Clouds hang over the European wind industry. But while short-term forecasts are likely to remain gloomy, sunshine is predicted for the longer-term.
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Wind energy in figures
02.02.12 @ 08:46
Europe is the world's biggest fan of wind energy. But other parts of the world, notably China, are catching up fast.
China joins legal battle against EU aviation tax
21.12.11 @ 09:23
Four Chinese airlines are to join the US in a legal challenge against Europe's new carbon emission tax, which takes effect from 1 January.
EU claims climate victory but global warming goes on
12.12.11 @ 13:08
Following agreement on a new global climate deal in the early hours of Sunday morning, the EU was quick to congratulate itself on brokering a "historic breakthrough", but environmental groups and scientists say it is not enough.
Critics cry foul after EU 'stress tests' give all clear to nuclear plants
24.11.11 @ 18:24
Nuclear power plants in Europe are in good enough shape to withstand a Fukushima-type scenario, the European Commission has indicated amid scathing criticism from environmental groups.
Electronic gadgets: less EU dumping in Africa
20.01.12 @ 09:28
The EU parliament has said the Union should toughen-up a new law aimed at reducing the mountains of its old electronic gadgets which go to garbage dumps in developing countries.
Morocco expels EU fishing boats
15.12.11 @ 09:30
Morocco has told all EU fishing boats to immediately get out of its waters after MEPs scotched a bilateral aid agreement in a row over Western Sahara.
EU looks to 2020 for new pact on global warming
28.11.11 @ 19:48
The EU is trying to inveigle polluters into signing a "roadmap" for a 2020 climate change treaty in Durban. But Green MEPs warn the strategy will end in fiasco.
Developing world out of date on climate change, EU says
24.11.11 @ 17:46
The EU has said it will sign up to extending the international treaty on climate change but has little hope the world’s major polluters will follow suit. It also called on developing countries to commit to legally binding targets.
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