In today’s edition: EEX spins off Gas Business into Own Company, the exchange says. Reuters announces: “Poland ready for gas exchange in Q4-regulator.” And, “Norway pledges $141 mln for Africa clean energy,” according to Point Carbon. Quote of the Day:“We are...
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JLN Environmental/Energy: Dreaming Up Whole New Carbon Markets; An Earth Summit Draws on Oil, Mining and Utility Largess; United States, Canada Announce Next Phase of U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue
In this edition: The New York Times reports on a renewable energy conference in “Dreaming Up Whole New Carbon Markets.” And, The Age reports “High-power panel to put emissions on target.” Grist.org offers: “In Rio, disappointment, discontent — and a few silver...
JLN Environmental/Energy: “World Missing Environmental Goals in Paralysis of Indecision,” “Global environment deteriorating despite international targets,” “World Bank: waste management challenge ‘greater than climate change’”
In this edition, several outlets cover UNEP’s mostly critical GEO-5 report, including Bloomberg, Reuters, and Business Green. An interesting World Bank report, meanwhile, tackles the global trash problem. Quote of the Day: “The world continues to speed down an...
JLN Environmental/Energy: Fourteen Programs Show CO2 Trade Taking Off: World Bank; CO2 market wants tougher EU 2020 climate goal; Australian Law Allows UN CO2 Use Through 2020: Negotiator
In this edition, Bloomberg covers the World Bank’s comments on successful CO2 trade, while Reuters notes leading carbon market players’ call for a tougher EU 2020 climate goal. Scientific American takes on climate change and the impact on electricity markets. The Hill...
John Lothian Newsletter: LME eyes renminbi move for metals; World Bank Officially Selects Kim as President; Futures market leaders voice volume fears
The London Metal Exchange considers settling some of its contracts in Chinese yuan rather than sterling. The World Bank makes a fairly predictable move and taps Jim Yong Kim as its next leader. Exchange execs continue to fret about the future of trade volume, given...
John Lothian Newsletter: Deutsche Boerse CEO says consolidation is inevitable; S&P Gets No Respect in Market With Lower Yields After Downgrades; World Bank warns emerging nations
DB's Reto Franconi says that even if the DB-NYSE merger fails, he'll still be looking for ways to merge his exchange with others. S&P's downgrades of various countries, banks and funds creates a lot of attention, but not much immediate reaction from investors. ...
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First Read $24,451/$300,000 (8.2%) ++++ A more perfect union; FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken shares a personal perspective on Washington riots Walt Lukken - FIA Normally, this column offers opinions on the global policies and trends of our industry, but last week's...
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