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Environmental problems extend across international boundaries, but there are no effective international institutions to deal with them properly. The result is that problems worsen and attempts by countries to solve them fail due to the lack of an institutional framework within which to build the necessary international consensus and trust, writes Stephen Hockman QC. 
With subsistence farmers considered to be the most vulnerable community to the effects of climate change, a majority of whom are women in poor countries, climate justice should be classed as a human rights issue, according to Reid Professor of Law and former Irish stateswoman Mary Robinson. 
Toyota, Honda and Nissan have finally put the car industry to the test and announced they intend to join forces with Japanese energy firms to create a hydrogen-infrastructure for cars.
The UK government has given the go-ahead for nine electric and low emission vehicles to be eligible for consumer rebates, giving an undeniable boost to a few lucky manufacturers in the space.
Utility provider Duke Energy and Tokyo-based business conglomerate ITOCHU have agreed to collaborate on advanced energy technologies, starting with the evaluation and testing of the re-use of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. 
As the price of crude oil continues to rise, the advantages of electric vehicles are once again thrown into the limelight. NewNet takes a closer look at the Mitsubishi I-Miev as it unveils specifications of its US version due to be released next year.
Despite some well-documented commercial struggles, fuel cells are beginning to prove themselves as a genuine alternative to traditional energy technologies, with US investors taking a second look at this next generation of opportunities.
US mid-term elections saw Republicans win big and may now mean that green lobbyists will have to work harder to achieve their aims, as the chance of passing even a diluted version of President Barack Obama’s climate change legislation looks unlikely.
The voluntary, nationwide carbon cap-and-trade market in the US may not see it out until the end of the year, the head of the trading platform has warned, as a lack of legislation has stunted growth and attention has moved towards state-level developments. 
As the smart grid space witnesses a flurry of fundings, tie-ups and companies coming to market, governments will need to ensure the demand side operates effectively for the sector to reach its potential.
The battle for the electric vehicle (EV) market has begun to intensify with many of the auto giants announcing low-carbon strategies or launching new models in recent weeks. 
A lawsuit filed by US trade union United Steelworkers (USW) against China for what it calls ‘protectionist practices’ in the renewable energy industry highlights the growing desire to secure national leadership in an uneven global playing field. 
The transformation of the world’s electricity generating system from fossil fuels to renewable energy creates numerous challenges – not least the intermittent nature of leading renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar. But equally important is how these can undermine the stability of the grid. 
As electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors sees its shares rise remain buoyant as the market welcomes its initial public offering, NewNet asks an industry expert to take its flagship Roadster model for a test drive. 
