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Germany might not attain 2020 climate targets
A report from Germany’s environment ministry has announced that the nation could fail to attain its 2020 climate objectives.
read more... 16/12/2016
Swedish government could eliminate solar energy tax
The Swedish government suggests to efficiently eliminate a recently introduced tax on solar energy after substantial criticism from environmental experts and the opposition, as stated by the country's finance minister on Monday.
read more... 22/11/2016
NRDC: Biomass emits more carbon pollution than burning coal or natural gas
A new study released today by US-based environmental organization the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) finds that much of the biomass – such as that from forests –used in the UK could be generating higher emissions than coal and natural gas for decades.
read more... 18/10/2016
G7 called to stop financing coal projects
Environmental groups pressed Group of Seven (G7) nations led by Japan and Germany to halt financing coal projects abroad, which provided $42 billion since 2007.
read more... 25/05/2016
Germany will stop coal-fired power production "well before 2050"
Coal-fired power production in Germany should come to an end "well before 2050", as indicated by a draft environment ministry document seen by Reuters on Tuesday on how Europe's largest economy can attain its climate objectives.
read more... 04/05/2016