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European patent office to study green innovation [FR] [DE]

The European Patent Office (EPO) has embarked on a detailed study to map the growth in eco-innovation since the introduction of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. The move comes ahead of the next month's UN climate summit in Copenhagen and as major industry players line up behind green technology.

EU green revolution 'must include low earners'

The drive to 'green' the EU economy will only succeed if it provides real solutions for low income households and works towards a "renewed sense of shared prosperity," European Economic and Social Committee President Mario Sepi told EurActiv in an interview.

Accessing credit a daunting task for eco-innovators [FR] [DE]

EU-US summit yields energy cooperation

US scholar: 'Don't choose clean tech winners too early' [FR] [DE]

EU carbon tax on new Commission's agenda early next year [FR]

Barcelona climate talks turn up heat on US [DE]

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Buildings have an enormous role to play in the EU's attempts to slash greenhouse gas emissions, as they represent around 40% of all energy use. (read more)

Solar power

The EU is an uncontested world leader in solar power, but the fledgling technology relies heavily on public support schemes to bring down costs. (read more)

ICT & climate change: Problem or solution?

Information and communication technologies can help curb global warming, but the sector is also coming under growing pressure from the EU to lead by example by cutting its own emissions, which are now comparable to that of the aviation sector. (read more)

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