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Latest Energy Information Administration results indicate that U.S. carbon emissions fell a record 7% as a result of better fuel efficiency and the recession.

Google makes its first direct investment into large-scale renewable energy projects.

First Solar hopes to snap up 1,100MW project pipeline by acquiring rival firm NextLight Renewable Power.

Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola reiterates optimistic targets for capacity and profit after posting better-than-expected first quarter results.

Danish wind turbine producer signs 1,500 MW deal with Portuguese utility.

In what may be one of this year’s most significant clean tech venture capital deals, concentrated photovoltaic solar specialists, Amonix completes $130 million funding round.

New research indicates that demand for U.S. wind energy will be sluggish as long as power prices remain low.

Spanish renewable energy giant takes another step towards becoming a European powerhouse in the sector.

Matinee Energy has secured support from South Korean giants.

Suntech Power Holdings and Trina Solar have signed framework agreements with China Development Bank giving the two firms access to over $11.7 billion in loans.

The clean energy meeting for over 30 countries in the Americas is part of the Obama administration’s efforts to increase cooperation on energy security and climate change.

Electronics and home appliance giant pledges to invest $17.7 billion toward developing environmentally friendly products.

Tokyo takes the lead in Asia with the first cap-and-trade initiative ahead of Singapore and Australia.

2010 sees a year on year increase of 83% for first quarter venture capital investment.

With a goal deemed ambitious by industry experts SMA Solar aims to increase its market share from more the than 40% it presently holds.

Industry analysts say that the lack of an international climate change pact will not hamper clean tech investment recovery.

Following hot on the heels of GE’s announcement comes the news that Siemens too will establish a UK wind turbine factory.

GE announces expansion plans which will create more than 2,000 new jobs.

Government official says that they expect Italy’s awaiting-approval solar power incentive scheme to be one of the most generous in Europe.

Coal miner Peabody energy announces that it will buy a $15 million equity interest in Calera Corp.

Solar utility Engyco to raise funds to snap up assets in the distressed Spanish solar market.

Scotland hopes of becoming a marine energy hub get closer to fruition with the awarding of new leasing rights.

After clearing a legal hurdle Blackstone is to move forward with a German offshore wind farm project.

The UK low carbon market beats the recession and rockets past the $165 billion mark.

Lemnis lighting gets necessary funding to help commercialize new energy efficient lighting technology.

South Africa’s Marthinus van Schalkwyk is front runner to take over as head of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), when Yvo de Boer steps down in July.

The Carbon Markets 2010, on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore offers clarity on issues influencing the global carbon marketplace, its effects on carbon trade and CDM. Attend to pinpoint strategies to combat current market uncertainties over Post- 2012!

In an effort to beef up its renewable energy division ahead of a stake sale later this year Enel considers merging most of its Spanish renewable assets.

ERG Renew announces resignation of Raffaele Tognacca its chairman and director whom it has replaced with holding company ERG’s Deputy Chairman Pietro Giordano.

Both former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Sir Richard Branson are now co-investors in this Californian based start-up.

Recent government guarantees will boost growth in the UK’s solar industry.

Unilever has instructed dealers to no longer source palm oil from the Indonesian planter Duta Palma over rainforest concerns.

Diplomats succeed in gaining additional negotiating time ahead of the Mexico Climate Summit.

As businesses globally feel increased consumer pressure to go green, a new carbon index will now change investment portfolios.

Both environmental investment firms downplay the impact of the failed deal after major shareholder withdraws support.

February vote may go against the proposed merger.

Power generators may cut carbon emissions by millions of tons.

A new global pact to fight climate change may be more easily achievable after Group of 20 suggestion say analysts.

UN sets up advisory group to report on finance issues ahead of this year’s climate summit in Mexico City.

World Television, the leading video communications agency for corporations and governments, is delighted to report on the success of its recently launched video news portal, climatetalks.tv.

Ongoing arguments over the auctioning mechanism between EU members makes the early auction of 2013 carbon permits unlikely.

The global effects of climate change are becoming more and more obvious.

The new Accord has seen emissions targets set, but researchers say more is needed.

Countries responsible for 80% of the globes carbon emissions have taken the first step under the Copenhagen Accord.

As the January 31 deadline for the first step of the Copenhagen Accord nears, major business groups call for ambitious emission targets.

Big business, including Shell, Tesco and Vodafone say that a 30% emissions cut target backed by a strong carbon price is crucial.

New Indonesian initiative will finance infrastructure developments that help cut greenhouse gas emissions while also stimulating economic growth.

Germany says that an estimated $565.6 billion will be needed to reach its goal of a 40% cut in emissions by 2020.

With the 31 January deadline around the corner the bare minimum Copenhagen accord is in dire need of serious commitments from developed nations.

South African and UK backed carbon exchange promises to be trading by mid-2010.