Guardian.co.uk
January 2009 16

Britain under fire for failing to join renewable energy league

By Terry Macalister

Britain’s attempts to position itself as a centre for the green power industry suffered a blow today when it emerged that ministers have refused to commit the country to a new international body set up to promote renewable power.

The German environment secretary, who came up with the idea for the International Renewable Energy Agency, said he was disappointed countries such as the UK and America were dragging their feet….([1] Full Story)