23 Ноября 2024
Germany set to cut solar subsidy tariffs for power firms
Germany's government is set to cut tariffs that electricity companies have to pay for solar power. In the last decade, power firms have been obliged to pay more than the market rate for solar power sources.
Asia leading the way in wind energy
Latest figures from the World Wind Energy Association are out and they show quite positive results for Asia.
Germany to cut subsidies for solar energy
A law proposed by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government would greatly reduce subsidies for solar energy production, and in some cases eliminate them all together.
Merkel puts brakes on minister's nuclear phase-out plans
Debate is still raging in the German government over the use of nuclear energy. Chancellor Merkel has distanced herself from comments by the environment minister that Germany could phase out its nuclear plants by 2030.
A warmer world will be more fragrant, researchers say
Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.
Obama steps up pressure on Iran
US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.
Iran 'will accept uranium deal'
Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.
China has 'open mind' on climate
China's lead climate change negotiator says he has an "open attitude" on whether global warming is man-made or natural.
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