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Australia reveals carbon price, proposes A$10bn clean energy support
12 July 2011Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has unveiled a comprehensive climate change package, setting an initial price on carbon dioxide of A$23 (US$24) per tonne from 1 July 2012.
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Developing countries take lead on green energy investments
12 July 2011Developing countries invested more in renewable energy last year, overtaking the developed world for the first time, a UN report has revealed.
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Corporate governance for a carbon-constrained world
12 July 2011Rory Sullivan examines what defines corporate leadership on climate change governance – and how investors should test corporate claims
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Sustainability raters challenged on transparency
12 July 2011A consultancy has thrown down the gauntlet to the 100-plus producers of corporate sustainability ratings, calling on them to disclose their methodologies in a bid to improve the sector's transparency.
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$5.4bn bill for Chinese flood damage
12 July 2011Heavy June flooding in China has caused $5.4 billion in economic losses, while the Philippines and the US also face hefty damage bills following catastrophic events, according to research by reinsurance broker Aon Benfield.
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Fossil fuel-heavy stock market a risk to investors – report
11 July 2011The world's stock markets are over-exposed to fossil fuels, putting investors at risk of a 'carbon bubble', according to a report by research group Carbon Tracker Initiative which calls for an overhaul of the way capital markets value risk.
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Smart grid firm seeks $150m in IPO
11 July 2011Silver Spring Networks, a Californian firm that sells smart grid platforms to utilities, is seeking to raise up to $150 million in a listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Australia puts A$3.2bn behind renewables body
08 July 2011The Australian government will commit A$3.2 billion (US$3.4 billion) to create an agency to support renewable energy development.
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Triodos Renewables launches £15m share issue
08 July 2011Triodos Renewables is seeking to raise £15 million ($24 million) from retail investors to invest in wind energy projects in the UK.
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AfriRen taps West Africa rubber with €30m biomass fund
07 July 2011Africa Renewables (AfriRen) is raising a €30 million ($43 million) fund to develop projects in West Africa that will supply biomass to power plants in Europe.