BusinessGreen.com Most Read - 05 Feb 2010

From feed in tariffs to vanishing top soil, we run down the top stories from the past week

By BusinessGreen.com Staff

08 Feb 2010

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Solar panels

Feed-in tariffs unveiled to mixed response from renewables industry

Experts warn cashback scheme will provide a boost to domestic renewables, but offers "little or no extra incentive" for businesses

There is no option left - we need a moratorium on biofuel

James Murray argues the failure to keep tabs on where biofuels come from is undermining the case for increased reliance on crop-based fuels

How to fight the climate change backlash

The so-called climategate scandal has reignited opposition to the low-carbon economy, and it is time business leaders fought back

China overtakes USA in wind

A third of global added capacity in 2009 was built in China

Tesla files for first US auto IPO since Ford

Electric car firm announces plan for $100m IPO as it looks to throw everything behind Model S development

US budget cuts fossil subsidies

Nuclear and renewables stand to gain at the expense of oil, gas and coal

Leaked climate change emails scientist 'hid' data flaws

Investigation reveals suppressed Chinese urban warming data

Topsoil could vanish in 60 years, says study

Fertile soil eroding faster than it can be replaced

Clean Energy Cashback - The Reaction

The government today announced the feed-in tariffs available under its imminent Clean Energy Cashback scheme - here the industry reacts

Foundations laid for North East offshore wind hub

Xanthus Energy to build offshore wind foundation factory in time to supply Round 3 projects

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