Environment
Kerry Says a `Great Deal' of Consensus Reached on Energy, Climate Policy Senator John Kerry said a
bipartisan group of lawmakers achieved a “great deal of
consensus” on energy policy at the White House yesterday, and
he’s moving “rapidly” to introduce legislation on the subject.
Valeo to Focus on Fuel-Saving Emissions Technology to Double Sales by 2020 Valeo SA, France’s second-largest
car-parts maker, said it aims to outpace auto-industry growth in
the next decade by developing fuel-saving engine technology and
expanding in emerging markets.
Athamas's Forestry Hedge Fund Will Sell More Wood, Fewer Carbon Credits A forestry and carbon hedge fund
proposed by Athamas SA will focus on wood rather than carbon
credits after United Nations climate talks in December failed to
set international targets after 2012.
E.ON to Invest $678 Million in Renewable Energy in Italy, Corriere Reports E.ON AG plans to invest 500 million
euros ($678 million) in Italian renewable-energy projects
between 2009 and 2012, Corriere della Sera reported, citing an
interview with Chief Executive Officer Wulf Bernotat.
First Climate Seeks $136 Million in Investment for CO2 Credits After 2012 First Climate AG said it signed
letters of intent with major European utilities to invest in
projects that may generate emission credits good after 2012.
China Won't Be Adding Emission Reduction Policies in Near Term, Zhang Says China won’t introduce new policies
on emission cuts in the near term, Zhang Lijun, vice minister of
environmental protection, said at a briefing today.