Environmental Finance reports that HSBC has so far raised €117 million toward its planned €500 million Environmental Infrastructure Fund. Completing the first round of funding in the current economic atmosphere was “difficult,” a source told Environmental Finance. However, officials remain confident they will be able to complete funding within the
lasers
Compact “green” lasers could pave the way for digital projectors that could be small enough to be built into a laptop computer or even a mobile phone. Researchers at a European consortium say such lasers are now within reach. Because today’s digital projectors are so bulky, there is a
low carbon
The Carbon Trust and the China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation (CECIC) have signed a £10 million agreement to develop and deploy low carbon technologies in China. As a joint venture to accelerate low-carbon innovation and technology transfer in China, the agreement is expected to both help reduce global carbon emissions
cleantech
Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates: * A proposed UK scheme that would require about 5,000 businesses to cut carbon emissions by reducing their energy consumption gives companies no reason to buy renewable energy, critics say; * Point Carbon reports that Germany is reviewing a previous decision
cleantech
Miss a few cleantech news items over the past few hours and days? Never mind: Greenbang’s daily roundup of news you might have missed is here to keep you up to date: * A new report published by the Sustainable Development Commission finds that, despite significant steps toward reducing waste,
A bit of a stretch for Jurdy … By the way, we’re pleased to announce that Jurdy Green this week won the first place award for editorial cartoon from the Delaware Press Association. Congratulations to our chief humour officer, Jenifer Jurden!
All the latest wind-energy-related news from around the globe: * Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Spain Wind Energy Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2013” to their offering; * The Wall Street Journal offers a look at how “one man’s effort to build a turbine
nuclear energy
The consortium made up of energy firms GDF SUEZ, Iberdrola and Scottish and Southern Energy SE have committed to a programme to develop a fleet of new nuclear power stations in the UK. However, the group this week decided not to make any further bids in the auction by the
electric cars
The UK’s Electric Car Corporation has launched a new battery-powered vehicle designed specifically for city use. The four-seat Citroen C1 ev’ie comes in both three- and five-door models and can be charged in six hours. It provides a top speed of 60 miles per hour, with a range
biofuels
Governments should rethink their efforts to develop biofuels for transport and do more to limit demands for traditional fuels, according to a new study that draws on the work of 75 scientists from across the world. The research finds, among other things, that relying on biofuels has the potential for
cleantech
Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates: * The Mayor of London today pledged £3 million to develop 10 flagship Low Carbon Zones to cut carbon emissions, create jobs and slash energy bills in the capital; * The Prince’s May Day Network, the UK’s largest group of
cleantech
Don’t worry if you can’t get to all those cleantech newsletters in your inbox: Greenbang’s here with your daily summary of news and developments you might have missed: * The European Parliament says the EU should require all new buildings to be zero-energy from 2019; * Parliament has introduced
