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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Kim Carstensen of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) protested that “ it’s just too early to lower the ambition ”, [ 5 ] while European news agency Euractiv ran the headline “Asian leaders kill hopes for Copenhagen deal” [ 6 ].

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A closer look at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit. The Green Piece

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Industrialised countries such as the US and the UK currently emit by far the most carbon per person, with emissions from the likes of China and India also rising sharply, although these are generally accepted because of these countries’ need for economic growth. The US and China are widely accepted as the two key players in negotiations.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. In a recent survey conducted by New Energy Finance which reached 106 institutional investors with $1 trillion under management, “ 75% of the them expect to increase their renewable investments by 2012 ”. Neil Auerbach. One year ago.

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

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However, anyone who thinks that this is just another upstart company looking for its big break needs to re-evaluate – because it’s clear that China means business in the green car race. How China plans to dominate the electric car race. Home field advantage. There are environmental incentives too. Our verdict.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. See our frequent comments at our news archive.

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Demand for oil ‘passed its peak’

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Industry analysts reckon oil demand in developed countries likely reached its all-time peak in 2005. The fact is that OECD oil demand has been falling since late 2005, well before the Great Recession began.”. China alone is expected to account for 1.6 million bpd of demand lost over the course of 2005 to 2009.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21. Got a hot tip on breaking green news, or a suggestion for areas of coverage? Email us directly at greeninc@nytimes.com. Staff Tom Zeller Jr. Powered by Blogrunner Latest From Green Inc.

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