Dutch government green deal excludes wind and solar
The Dutch government promised to cut red tape for biogas production, waste management and other renewable energy projects with the exception of costly wind and solar power, so that it can meet targets set by the European Union. (Source : SolarPlaza)

EU pushing for global renewable energy targets
The EU is planning to call on the rest of the world to emulate its low carbon strategy and adopt global targets for renewable energy use and energy efficiency improvements.
According to Reuters reports, EU officials are working on a new negotiating position ahead of next June's Rio+20 sustainability summit that will see Brussels call for binding renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, in addition to targets to cut emissions. (Source : business Green)

Microwave enables quick production of thermoelectric material
Chemists at Oregon State University are using microwave energy to produce a material with thermoelectric properties that could be used in technologies that capture waste heat and turn it into electricity. (Source : Ecoseed)

‘All-natural’ material created to capture carbon
Chemists from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois created a carbon capture and storage material which is made of sugars, salt and a little bit of alcohol - organic compounds that produce less emissions. (Source : Ecoseed)

Only 22 percent of consumers willing to pay more for green
Only 22 percent of consumers around the world will pay more for 'eco-friendly' products even though 83 percent believe it is "important for a company to have environmental programs," according to a global study by analysis firm Nielsen. (Source : The Independent)