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Major energy companies tied to approximately a third of greenhouse gases
Thirty-two energy firms managed by Russia's Gazprom represent almost a third of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions if the burning of all the coal, oil and gas they produce is taken into consideration, according to a study on Wednesday.
read more... 21/05/2015
Germany: coal-fired energy to be reduced in order to protect climate
Germany envisages to get rid of some of its coal plant capacity as part of a set of new policies to aid Europe's largest economy attain its greenhouse gas emissions targets, as stated by a state secretary at the economy ministry on Wednesday.
read more... 30/10/2014
Former EDF US Environment manager launches London green commodity trading company
The ex-manager of environmental products at U.S. trading division of the French utility EDF has this week started a London-based trading company focused on commodities that aid cut greenhouse gas emissions.
read more... 16/10/2014
Germany obtained the green light to issue free carbon permits for 2013
Germany, the strongest economy and biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in Europe, received on Wednesday the green light from the European Commission to begin the issuance of permits to industrial companies in the country, as part of the European Union's efforts to aid heavy industry compete with rivals in countries with less stringent environmental regulations.
read more... 18/02/2014
US emissions increased 2% last year
Since the combustion of fossil fuel is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, changes in emissions from fossil fuel combustion have historically been the dominant factor affecting total U.S. emission trends.
read more... 15/01/2014