Articles by Andrew Donoghue
Clock ticking for CRC laggards
Firms have just four days left to register for the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme
Climate policy hangs in balance as Australians go to the polls
Prime minister Julia Gillard makes last-ditch carbon trading pledge as polls show election is too close to call
Ground Zero mosque goes green as Republicans see red
Controversial mosque could be the first in the US to meet LEED green building standards
Report: Transport sector's green efforts stuck in the slow lane
Study by Carbon Disclosure Project reveals majority of transport firms are not adapting to the risks and opportunities presented by climate change
Investment round proves solar torch is no joke
Sun-powered lantern maker receives $5.5m in funding and awards nomination
Tesla's IPO chances rest with plan for mainstream electric cars
The electric sports car manufacturer has been touting plans for a new affordable model ahead of its high-profile IPO
Solar researchers hail "hot electron" efficiency breakthrough
"Quantum dots" and electron conductors hold the key to 60 per cent efficient solar cells
Aquamarine Power waves hello to £6m investment
Latest funding round moves Oyster 2 project a step closer to commercialisation
Trials reveal drivers adapt seamlessly to electric vehicles
Research from Mitsubishi confirms drivers are comfortable with charging times and happy to take electric vehicles on motorways
OECD chief slams fossil fuel subsidies
As major new UN report predicts soaring food prices, influential think tank argues scrapping fuel subsidies would help tackle agricultural and environmental challenges
Graphene breakthrough could clear ultra-light aircraft for take-off
Researchers at the University of Manchester believe carbon fibre could one day be replaced by one-atom-thick graphene-based polymers
UN considers review of alleged carbon offset abuses
Clean Development Mechanism carbon offset scheme faces fresh criticism over dubious emission reduction projects
Governments look to ape IPCC model with biodiversity panel
International meeting discusses plans for new independent scientific panel to study biodiversity loss
BP shares plummet amid talk of increased spill costs
British Prime Minister David Cameron expected to speak with Barack Obama as rhetoric around BP oil spill escalates
Former Chief Scientist lends voice to "Peak Oil" warnings
Sir David King says politicians have "heads in the sand" over oil supply risks
Smart meter tablet firm secures $52m funding
OpenPeak looking to benefit from integration of voice, data and energy networks
Move back to manufacturing could jeopardise UK carbon targets
As government unveils latest emissions data, analyst warns shift away from service economy could make it harder to hit longer term targets
Trade group warns against EU carbon market clampdown
IETA proposes EU-wide carbon monitoring group to tackle recent corruption, while urging for light-touch regulation
WWF says government could save £100m by cutting flights
Report reveals nine out of ten flights taken by government officials are to destinations within the UK
IEA reveals fossil fuel subsidies top $550bn
Report warns kick-backs for fossil fuels are skewing energy markets and holding back renewables investment
Lloyd's predicts BP disaster will prove oil industry's Three Mile Island
Insurance giant warns environmental risks will only increase unless action is taken to curb reliance on fossil fuels
Narec plans national centre to train offshore wind technicians
Newcastle’s renewable energy test and training centre announces plans to fill the skills gap in the nascent industry
How to develop a sustainable marketing campaign
Tying together green PR, advertising and packaging without tying yourself in red tape is not easy
Wave power firms roll out next-generation devices
Pelamis and Aquamarine edge towards commercial deployment with unveiling of latest devices
How to develop a green ad campaign
Using the wrong words, images or presentation can land you in a world of greenwash
Best of the Web - April 30 2010
Senator Lindsey Graham: "the bravest politician in the country" or "a big fat baby"?
RWE launches green bonus scheme for executives
German energy giant to reward staff based on their performance against environmental targets
Desertec dream moves towards reality with Egyptian solar farm
German solar firm hopes that soon-to-be-completed 150MW Egyptian solar farm will provide working template for Desertec solar project
Hungary reveals appetite for environmental justice
The deficit-hit UK could learn from the appointment of a green ombudsman in cash-strapped Hungary
Businesses agree to come clean on water usage
Carbon Disclosure Project launches initiative to tackle water scarcity as big names agree to release water usage data
Wireless specialist aims to curb iPhone-related emissions
Arieso secures fresh funding to accelerate roll out of system designed to improve inefficient mobile networks under strain from sophisticated smartphones
How to develop a sustainable water strategy
Water, water everywhere... but unfortunately there's not enough
How to draw up a green travel policy
BusinessGreen.com offers guidance on how to develop a sustainable approach to business travel that works for your company
Limiting climate change will cost $10.5tr says Energy Agency
Renewables will need to account for 37 per cent of low-carbon energy sources by 2030
UK wind energy sector receives £1.4bn injection
The funding follows on from the government announcement to push through new wind projects
Spain acquires €25m carbon credits from Poland
Poland has been pushing to have its carbon cap raised while environmentalists claim that carbon markets are deeply flawed
Bosch secures majority stake in Aleo Solar
Move is part of wider plan by Bosch to grow its renewables business, the company says
Sainsbury's will switch to CO2 to save CO2
Swapping fridges that emit F-gases for CO2 equivalents will help the company cut its overall greenhouse gas emissions
Campaigners warn carbon markets will trigger next sub-prime crisis
Carbon markets have been hijacked by speculators and should be replaced with direct taxation, says Friends of the Earth
Four US states receive $38m in green funding
US Department of Energy provides Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia with cash for energy efficiency and green job projects
UK biomass plans heat up with Peterborough Energy Park
The station will not only generate 350MW of energy, but "remanufacture" waste materials such as glass and metal
All aboard the Copenhagen Express
A series of trains will make the 9,000km journey from Kyoto to Copenhagen over the course of the next month
Centrica-backed offshore wind farm planned for 2010
Signs of recovery in the wind energy market continue with a new offshore project from Centrica
Copenhagen is a "business opportunity" says EC president
Despite concerns about whether or not the meeting will result in any real and lasting agreements, the European Commission believes Copenhagen will benefit European companies
Total warns UK lagging on biofuel adoption
Oil industry exec believes France has got the First World War to thank for its biofuel experience
Haulage firms urged to bear brunt of road carbon targets
Oil industry exec argues it's not trips to Tesco that regulators should be clamping down on, but haulage firms traveling long distances
Finishing line looms for US Solar Decathlon finalists
International universities are competing to develop the ultimate solar powered house
Motor industry and Mandelson outline low-carbon vehicles
Lord Mandelson reiterates support for low-carbon vehicles while car manufacturers outline their environmental progress