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China posed for carbon emissions scheme
May 17, 2012 (UPI)
The outcome of China's planned carbon emissions scheme could have a transforming effect on efforts to tackle climate change, experts say. China is preparing to ...
Major Environmental Treaty Tackles Black Carbon as Climate Pollutant
May 17, 2012 (SPX)
Black carbon, the second most potent climate pollutant, has been targeted by the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP), making it the fi...
ADB sells $339 million 'clean energy' bonds
May 16, 2012 (AFP)
The Asian Development Bank said Wednesday it had sold $339 million worth of bonds to help fund investment in more environmentally-friendly power projects in the...
Upward trend in energy costs encourages consumers to invest in renewable energy
May 16, 2012 (SPX)
Homeowners are increasingly turning to renewable energy options in the face of the upward trend in energy prices. The interest in solar PV, energy efficient lig...
Salmond touts Norway green interconnector
May 16, 2012 (UPI)
A high-voltage interconnector between Scotland and Norway can help forge a powerful renewable energy alliance between the nations, a Scottish leader says. Scott...
WWF says over-consumption threatens planet
May 15, 2012 (AFP)
The spiralling global population and over-consumption are threatening the future health of the planet, conservation group WWF warned on Tuesday. The demand on n...
China plans mega transmission power line
May 15, 2012 (UPI)
The State Grid Corp. of China has started construction on what it says will be the world's largest capacity power transmission line. The $3.7 billion, 800-kilov...
Top Five Figures Influencing Renewable Energy in US
May 14, 2012 (SPX)
As Oilprice.com embarks on its Top 5 series, we thought it expedient to begin with our take on the key figures shaping and influencing U.S. renewable energy eff...
Australia to become energy superpower?
May 14, 2012 (UPI)
As worldwide energy demand grows, Australia is posed to be a leader in the energy revolution, said Australian Resources Minister Martin Ferguson. Speaking Monda...
Deal sought on EU efficiency directive
May 11, 2012 (UPI)
EU leaders expressed hope this week a consensus can soon be reached on an energy efficiency directive seeking to cut consumption 20 percent by 2020. A "trialogu...
Draft Rule Requiring Public Disclosure of Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
May 10, 2012 (SPX)
In support of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy, and the Obama administration's goal of continuing to expand responsible oil and gas production...
Growth of Carbon Capture and Storage Stalled in 2011
May 10, 2012 (SPX)
Global funding for carbon capture and storage technology, a tool for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, remained unchanged at US$23.5 billion in 2011 in...
CUNY Energy Institute Battery System Could Reduce Buildings' Electric Bills
May 09, 2012 (SPX)
The CUNY Energy Institute, which has been developing innovative low-cost batteries that are safe, non-toxic, and reliable with fast discharge rates and high ene...
Norway boasts world's largest carbon dioxide capture lab
May 07, 2012 (AFP)
Norway on Monday inaugurated what it called the world's largest laboratory for capturing carbon dioxide, a leading strategy for fighting global warming. Located...
Grid upgrade to tap Ireland's renewables
May 07, 2012 (UPI)
Transmission system operator EirGrid has announced a $314 million program to upgrade Western Ireland's network with the aim of exporting "green" energy. EirGrid...
Iraq aims to double power provision in a year
May 05, 2012 (AFP)
Iraq aims to double power provision in a year, it said Saturday, in a bid to bridge a shortage that remains a key frustration for ordinary Iraqis, though the co...
Bolivia seizes Spanish electric company
May 04, 2012 (UPI)
As confusing signals go, Bolivia achieved a double whammy by seizing a Spanish power generation company hours before welcoming Spanish energy giant Repsol into ...
EU offers energy partnership with China
May 03, 2012 (AFP)
The European Union on Thursday agreed to set up an energy "partnership" with China ensuring "open" access to each other's markets. European Commission president...
Poll: Gov't needed for clean, green work
Apr 29, 2012 (UPI)
Small-business owners say they believe federal clean-energy investment helps drive job creation and economic growth, even with the cloud of Solyndra's bankruptc...
Alberta carbon capture project dropped
Apr 27, 2012 (UPI)
A group of energy companies has scrapped a $1.4 billion carbon capture and storage project, dealing a major setback to Alberta's efforts to reduce greenhouse ga...
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