The Energy Revolution report has been published; it contains calls to action which would allow renewable energy to meet 95% of the electricity demand by 2050, with an 80% CO2 emission reduction.
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How Many Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Does It Take to Close 705 Coal Plants? By Lester R. Brown
The lighting sector is on the edge of a spectacular revolution, a shift from the century-old, inefficient incandescent light bulb to far more efficient technologies.
Continue readingIn Europe, 100 % renewables is feasible by 2050
Onshore wind energy is by far the most cost-effective and mature technology among renewable energies. At the same time, on the European level offshore wind power is being increasingly discussed.
Continue readingClimate Solutions Businesses call for a refocus on Financing
Billions of private investment could be lost unless governments start sending out clearer signals. Due in part to market uncertainty, 2009 investments in the Clean Development Mechanism have dropped 50 percent.
Continue readingOregon joins electric car drive
Oregon is making it easier and cheaper to install home charging units for electric vehicles. The move is intended to support the roll-out of electric vehicles in Oregon later this year.
Continue readingEU Backing for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles look set to play a major part in future transport across Europe, following backing from the European Union for a range of support and harmonisation measures.
Continue readingGreen bonds needed to boost economic recovery
The European wind power industry has investment needs of around ?150bn and green bonds, issued by the European Investment Bank or an independent facility.
Continue readingDrilling Begins at Rare Element’s Bear Lodge Rare-Earths Project
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: RES) is pleased to announce that drilling has begun on the Bear Lodge rare-earths project in Wyoming.
Continue readingSalazar Signs Agreement with 10 East Coast Governors to Establish Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and the governors of 10 East Coast states signed a Memorandum of Understanding that formally establishes an Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium.
Continue readingElectrification Coalition Begins Advertising Campaign
The Electrification Coalition (EC), a group of business leaders who came together in November 2009 to support an electrified transportation system as the solution to the threats posed by oil dependence, today launched it
Continue readingTaiwan: Green Island to be low-carbon model
The government will encourage the development of renewable energy, solar power, LEDs, biomass energy, wind power and electric vehicles.
Continue readingCars and People Compete for Grain By Lester R. Brown
At a time when excessive pressures on the earth?s land and water resources are of growing concern, there is a massive new demand emerging for cropland to produce fuel for cars?one that threatens world food security.
Continue readingChina tightens controls on rare earths
Strategic rare earth minerals will only be mined by a few select State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of the government’s bid to crack down on illegal exploitation and consolidate reserves.
Continue readingChina to subsidize electric car purchases in five cities
China Tuesday released details of its electric vehicles subsidy program designed to boost the nation’s auto industry and cut vehicle emissions.
Continue readingFederal Legislation to Electrify U.S. Transportation Network
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) issued this statement of support following the introduction of the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010.
Continue reading30% emissions cuts would keep EU in front of green energy race
For Europe to keep its first mover advantage, the EU needs to maintain its momentum in support of its most promising industries. A unilateral move to 30% GHG domestic reductions would maintain such a momentum.
Continue readingParking Lots to Parks: Designing Livable Cities By Lester R. Brown
The ratio of parks to parking lots may be the best indicator of the livability of a city?an indication of whether the city is designed for people or for cars.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies Announces Support Electrification Legislation
Coulomb Technologies announced support for the unveiling of Electrification Legislation in Washington DC. Republicans and Democrats in both the House and Senate announced bills that address the issues and challenge
Continue readingHybrid Electric Vehicles Join UPS Fleet
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced its fleet of electric vehicles had expanded with the deployment of 50 next-generation hybrid electric delivery trucks to Philadelphia.
Continue readingThe Top 5 States Hiring for Green Jobs: California, Washington, DC, New York, Texas and Colorado
When it comes to green job hiring, not all states are created equal. That’s the premise of a new study conducted by the green job search engine GreenJobSpider.com.
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