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Chinese military improves energy efficiency to help achieve national emissions targets

The Chinese military, a large consumer of energy in China, has joined government, industrial, building and transport sectors to improve its energy efficiency and lower its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Clean Revolution leader: BT Group

We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is BT Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies which is leading the smart energy technologies revolution further and faster than its competitors, and reaping the rewards.

New Hong Kong budget shows continuation of clear climate fiscal measures

John Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, today announced the 2012-2013 Budget, outlining Hong Kong's public expenditure and the Government’s upcoming fiscal measures, which include allocating substantial budget to combat climate change.

EU Commission analysis shows increased ambition will benefit Europe’s economy

According to an analysis published by the European Commission yesterday, increasing the EU emissions reduction target to 30% by 2020 would bring significant economic, environmental and health benefits for all member states.

Tulsi Tanti releases ‘Let’s Save The Planet’ at The World Economic Forum, Davos

Tulsi Tanti, Chairman, Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth leading wind turbine maker – today presented his publication ‘Lets Save the Planet’ at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Obama demands clean standards, tax credits, in State of Union

President Obama called on Congress to ramp up the country’s use of clean energy to help spur growth in the US economy, in his State of the Union Address last night.

Basque Country collaborates on pioneering urban electric vehicle

Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, President of the European Commission, presented a pioneering urban electric vehicle called the ‘Hiriko’, in Brussels yesterday, which is the result of a collaboration between Basque Country and Spanish governments, Basque enterprises, MIT and the EU.

Clean Revolution leader: Better Place

We have selected an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. One of these leaders is Better Place, the leading electric vehicle services provider that is set on tackling one of this century’s biggest challenges: moving the world to sustainable transportation.

Carbon Disclosure Project announced as a winner of the Zayad Future Energy Prize

The three winners and two runners-up of the esteemed Zayad Future Energy Prize have been announced, with the UK’s Carbon Disclosure Project winning a prize of US$1.5 million for its innovative work towards catalyzing the transition to a low carbon economy.

China orders greenhouse gas caps ahead of local carbon market pilots

The Government of China has instructed seven Chinese provinces and cities to set limits on their greenhouse gas emissions, in preparation for the launch of local carbon market pilots.