Germany's government is set to cut tariffs that electricity companies have to pay for solar power. In the last decade, power firms have been obliged to pay more than the market rate for solar power sources.

• Date: 03.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.03.2010  |  Energy  |  from Deutsche Welle

Latest figures from the World Wind Energy Association are out and they show quite positive results for Asia.

• Date: 03.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.03.2010  |  Energy  |  from Deutsche Welle

A law proposed by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government would greatly reduce subsidies for solar energy production, and in some cases eliminate them all together.

• Date: 23.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 23.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from Deutsche Welle

Debate is still raging in the German government over the use of nuclear energy. Chancellor Merkel has distanced herself from comments by the environment minister that Germany could phase out its nuclear plants by 2030.

• Date: 21.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 21.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from Deutsche Welle

Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

China's lead climate change negotiator says he has an "open attitude" on whether global warming is man-made or natural.

• Date: 25.01.2010  |  Published on EGF: 25.01.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk