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Pew: global clean energy investment reached record $243B in 2010

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Global clean energy finance and investment grew significantly in 2010 to $243 billion, a 30% increase from the previous year. The United States, which had maintained the top spot until 2008, fell another rung in 2010 to third with $34 billion. Public market financing grew 27% to $15.9 Click to enlarge. billion.

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UK Government Providing 360M Loan Guarantee for 450M Loan to Ford from EIB

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A new generation of low-emission engines and more fuel-efficient vehicles will develop new skills and innovation across the United Kingdom, and these new vehicles will make a significant contribution to combating climate change. —European Investment Bank Vice President Simon Brooks.

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UN report finds world needs incremental $1.9 trillion invested in green technologies to avert planetary catastrophe; global per capita cap on primary energy consumption of 70 GJ/yr may be required

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Global CO 2 emissions have increased at an annual rate of more than 3 per cent, considerably faster than in previous decades (van Vuuren and Riahi, 2008). Last year’s survey called for a major overhaul of the machinery for international finance, aid and trade. In addition, global carbon dioxide emissions have been increasing.

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Nissan signs electric car alliance with Europcar

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Electric vehicles will be rolled out in France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and will be subsequently extended to other countries, as part of the alliance.

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